Job Classification:

Corporate - People Team

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration.

When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

The Director, Workforce Analytics serves as PGIM’s senior people analytics leader and a strategic advisor to the People Team and business leadership. Reporting to PGIM’s Head of Total Rewards, this role is accountable for the design and delivery of an AI-first analytics strategy that delivers high‑impact, executive‑ready insights and tools to inform multi-year talent and business decisions.

Working in close partnership Prudential’s data management and analytics teams, this role operates with significant autonomy and combines AI strategy, advanced analytics, and data science capabilities with strong business judgment, relationship management, and executive presence.

This position goes well beyond traditional reporting and dashboards and instead focuses on how the organization frames and solves complex workforce questions. The role requires translating analyses into clear, compelling narratives that challenge assumptions, influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes.

This position is based out of our Newark, NJ but workspace can be available in New York City office. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure, and you will be expected to be in the office at least three days per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an AI-first analytics strategy, deploying conversational AI and advanced analytic capabilities that address critical People Team priorities and business challenges

• Lead the design of scalable data frameworks and delivery of advanced people analytics solutions aligned to business strategy

• Partner closely with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders to define and frame complex workforce questions, ensuring analytics efforts are focused on high-impact decisions and business outcomes

• Translate sophisticated analyses into clear, compelling narratives and executive-level insights; regularly preset findings and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership

• Perform advanced analyses across HR and business data sources, independently sourcing and integrating datasets, and applying statistical, predicative and scenario-based methodologies as appropriate

• Establish best practices for people analytics, including data governance, data quality, standardized reporting, and visualization; act as a thought leader within PGIM and the broader Prudential business to elevate analytics capability

• Leverage existing technologies and develop new predictive and AI-enabled solutions to enhance analytical depth, improve operational efficiency and support scalable decision making

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics or AI-enabled analytics roles

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; advanced degree preferred

• Deep experience in workforce analytics

• Strong technical knowledge of leading AI models and data analytics tools, with the ability to develop bespoke capabilities using Python or similar programming languages

• Demonstrated ability to deliver executive-level insights that influence decision-making

• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and collaboration skills

• High attention to detail, balanced with strategic vision and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively

What will set you apart:

• Experience in, or as a consultant to, an HR function within financial services

• Demonstrated experience integrating AI and predictive analytics models into HR processes and decision-making

• Experienced with enterprise planning and analytics platforms (e.g. Fabric, Power Apps, Viser, Anaplan)

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply. 

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $175,000 to $215,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

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What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

• Company-funded pension plan. 

• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.