Senior/Principal Data Analyst (Global Talent Acquisition), (Remote, Full-Time)
India / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Delhi NCR / Mumbai / Pune / Chennai
Talent /
Full-Time | Remote /
Remote
About Smart Working
At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.
Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.
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About the Role
The Senior Data Analyst – Talent Function will serve as the single source of truth for all Talent-related data at Smart Working. You will design, own, and continuously improve the analytics infrastructure that powers our recruitment strategy, enabling the Talent team to hire faster, better, and more cost-effectively.
This role demands someone who can build and operate autonomously end-to-end: from defining the right metrics, to structuring data capture, to delivering clear, actionable insights — without needing day-to-day direction. You’ll partner closely with the VP of Talent, Talent Ops, Project Managers, and cross-functional leaders to proactively build the data infrastructure for the Talent function.
What you’ll be doing
- Strategic Data Leadership
- Define the analytics roadmap for Talent, aligned with company growth priorities.
- Establish, own, and maintain Talent metrics, ensuring data quality and consistency across systems.
- Advanced Analytics & Insights
- Analyze recruitment funnel performance to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
- Deliver insights on recruiter productivity, sourcing channel ROI, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality.
- Conduct predictive analyses for workforce planning and hiring forecasts.
- System & Tool Integration
- Build integrated reporting solutions combining ATS (Lever), other HRIS, and productivity tracker data.
- Partner with Talent Ops to automate reporting workflows and improve data capture at every stage.
- Decision Enablement
- Provide Talent leadership with data-driven recommendations to improve speed, cost, and quality of hires.
- Influence strategic decisions by clearly communicating insights in business terms.
What We’re Looking For in You
- Self-Starter – You define your own priorities based on business needs and deliver without micromanagement.
- Strategic Thinker – You connect data patterns to operational and commercial outcomes.
- Business Translator – You turn complex analyses into simple, actionable narratives.
- Impact Focused – You measure success in business outcomes, not just dashboards produced.
- Adaptable – You thrive in an environment where priorities shift fast.
Must-Have Skills
- 5+ years in data analytics, ideally with at least 3 years in Talent Acquisition, People Analytics, or workforce planning.
- Proven experience in owning analytics end-to-end in a high-growth or complex environment.
- Advanced skills with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
- Strong SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
- Deep Expertise in Excel/Google Sheets for analysis and modeling.
- Experience working with ATS/HRIS systems (Lever experience strongly preferred).
- Track record of making autonomous, data-driven recommendations that improved measurable business outcomes.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience building automated data pipelines.
- Familiarity with SaaS metrics and remote-first team dynamics.
- Statistical modeling experience for predictive analytics.
What Success Looks Like in 6–12 Months
- Reliable, real-time dashboards in place for Talent leadership
- Hiring efficiency and quality improved as a direct result of data-backed recommendations.
- Predictive hiring models and capacity plans are actively used in quarterly planning.
- Talent leadership is confident in using your analyses to make operational and strategic calls.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Fully remote, globally distributed team.
- High-impact role with direct influence on company growth.
- No red tape — if it works, we ship it.
- Chance to build the Talent analytics function from the ground up.
At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.
Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.
If you’re excited to own the numbers, shape the hiring strategy, and help Smart Working scale with precision, we’d love to meet you.
