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# Consultant, People Data Scientist

- **Company:** Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $138,000.0 - $243,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Presentation, Data Security, Data Visualization, HR Analytics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, HR Software, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, Workday
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/dee1e191-c4c3-4cbc-842d-4dc9a548b27d

## About the Role

Education: Undergraduate or graduate studies in statistics, engineering, math, data analytics, human resources, quantitative social science disciplines or related areas.

Experience: Typically, 10 or more years of related work experience performing statistical analytics and modeling, using quantitative and qualitative applications, techniques, and tools. Experience in data visualization and reporting tools; analyzing large and complex datasets, both structured and unstructured; and working with HR systems and technologies.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills: Proven knowledge of Workday or similar HRIS systems in addition to people analytics platforms and tools used to house, report, and analyze people data. Understands and demonstrated experience using machine learning, regression analysis, sampling methods and other quantitative and qualitative statistical applications, approaches, and techniques. Possess consulting, influencing, facilitation, and storytelling expertise in articulating data insights. Proven expertise to analyze, interpret and connect data to business outcomes that supports business goals and objectives. Advanced proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced and applied knowledge to consult and advise around complex situations or business needs. Demonstrated expertise of project management skills including effectively planning and managing diverse initiatives to achieve desired results.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resource Business Partner.

## Description

If you're passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let's talk. At Nationwide , "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The Senior Consultant, People Data Scientist will advance People Analytics through workforce insight, strategic problem solving, and consultative partnership. In addition to delivering high-quality analytics, this individual will help shape the People Analytics strategy, roadmap, and service offerings to strengthen workforce intelligence and business value.

The ideal candidate uses sound judgment to frame business challenges, determine the analysis needed, and select approaches that balance rigor, practicality, and value. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity and translating complex workforce questions into actionable recommendations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

 * Apply appropriate analytics tools, techniques, and models to address complex workforce and business challenges.
 * Leverage people analytics or workforce analytics expertise to understand workforce dynamics and organizational context.
 * Connect workforce analytics to business outcomes and strategic priorities.
 * Serve as a trusted advisor with executive presence, strong listening skills, sound judgment, and a consultative approach that builds credibility and influences stakeholders.
 * Translate complex findings into clear, decision-ready insights through effective communication and data storytelling.
 * Elevate analytical capabilities through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
 * Demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a continuous improvement mindset in solving workforce challenges., As a Sr Consultant, People Data Scientist in our Human Resources People Analytics team, you will transform data by leveraging sophisticated analytical techniques that provide deeper insights, predict future trends, prescribe actionable recommendations, and enable better decisions. You will have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by developing sophisticated analytic solutions, managing a quality data infrastructure, supporting cross-functional strategic projects, operationalizing human capital metrics, and delivering high-quality automated solutions and insights., * Leads initiatives and drives innovation and strategic solutions that optimize business decisions. Helps develop and deliver the People Analytics strategy.

 * Provides expert consultation and thought leadership to HR executives, business partners, and other key stakeholders on advanced analytics and data-driven solutions for key projects and initiatives.

 * Builds and maintains strong relationships with HR leaders, stakeholders, and others to drive strategic and operational initiatives.

 * Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance of HR data analytical strategy, analytics models, and project portfolio.

 * Leads complex projects using advanced data science tools and methodologies, performs quantitative and qualitative research and analytics, identifies opportunities, and recommends solutions across the associate life cycle.

 * Develops and tests hypotheses around trends and key drivers of associate behavior and performance, ensuring reliability, explainability, ethics, and responsibility.

 * Presents data analytic results, reports, and data visualizations in a simple, compelling manner when communicating findings, insights, and recommendations to HR, leaders, and stakeholders.

 * Partners with team members to manage data demands and help facilitate the implementation of data pipelines to support critical analytics and visualization.

 * Aligns with other enterprise data analytics teams to refine and improve consulting, methodology, competitive analysis, and measurement best practices.

 * Integrates internal and external research, providing key trends, correlations, and insights that enable better, informed decisions.

 * Ensures data quality, accuracy, completeness, and governance across all data analysis and reporting processes, while maintaining data security, privacy, and compliance.

 * Stays current on advanced people analytics and data science methodologies, practices, and tools.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to an AVP, People Analytics. This is an individual contributor role., We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.


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