Sr Director Analyst, HR Technology Talent & Learning

• This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in India (strong preference for Gurgaon).
  

What makes Gartner Business & Technology Insights a GREAT fit for you When you join the worlds leading research and advisory company, youll be part of a team that values curiosity, expert insights, bold ideas and intellectual courage, while driving partnerships with global organizations to make the right decisions on their key initiatives. Through continuous learning, discovery and collaboration, youll not only help clients accomplish their mission-critical priorities, but also grow your career and the scope of your impact. Our culture demands excellence — and rewards it with opportunity. If youre always looking for whats next in business and technology, Gartner is looking for you.
About this role:
Gartner analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. Senior directors serve as leaders within Gartners Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their area of expertise. Using exceptional analytical skills, Senior directors produce pragmatic and provocative insights that Gartner clients consume and apply to support their priorities. Analysts are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartners value every day by engaging them via virtual and in-person interactions, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. As more seasoned members of the analyst team, senior directors also play a role in supporting junior analyst development and leading research discussions and collaboration.
This role is an opportunity to join Gartners growing Human Resources Practice as an expert in HR technology with a focus on talent management, learning and development, and recruiting technologies. A team of experts within this group is dedicated to tracking the leading edge of HR technology innovation — notably the impact of AI and other HR technologies on HR — and advising Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and other HR functional leaders on HR tech strategies, initiatives and investments. Senior directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise.
What youll do:

• Bring your experience implementing AI solutions in talent processes to create innovative and thought-provoking research offering compelling, objective and actionable advice that helps Gartner clients prioritize and make decisions about their technology, processes and roles.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by developing provocative, independent insights on the HR technology markets and AI use cases affecting talent management, L&D, and recruiting functions.
• Track vendors, emerging technologies, and changing practices to remain ahead of the curve.
• Provide clients and prospects with compelling, individualized, actionable advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data that accelerates their ability to act strategically.
• Predict howspecific markets are developing, help clients in their selection process and assist vendors in overall positioning
• Build credibility as an HR technology expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials on- and off-stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the BTI community.
• Provide high-quality and timely content peer review.
• Serve as a mentor and coach by supporting more junior team members.
  

What youll need:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent; graduate degree a plus.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in HR technology leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including subject matter expertise in: talent management, L&D and recruiting.
• Profound understanding of the technologies involved in L&D and talent management workflows, including but not limited to employee development, compliance training, performance management, succession planning, skills management and engagement surveying.
• Specific knowledge of L&D and performance management platforms, including the unique challenges of transitioning legacy systems to emerging solutions, the impact of AI-enabled skills, and the role of team structures on the ownership, governance and ongoing maintenance of technologies.
• Deep first-hand knowledge of the HR tech landscape, including market dynamics, vendors, products and emerging use cases and their impact on HR processes, team structures and data governance.
• Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with senior-level audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including an ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data, including ability to effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multicultural global team.
• Ability to take peer feedback and provide constructive feedback to others.
• Comfort level with presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to represent Gartners research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Agility with navigating and learning in highly matrixed environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, regionally and globally (where applicable).
  

Who are we
At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.
Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, weve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.
What makes Gartner a great place to work
Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.
We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
Gartner is the world authority on AI
At Gartner, youll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. Youll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.
Its an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field thats reshaping the way we operate. If youre passionate about AI and want to be part of a team thats guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.
What do we offer
Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when its productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
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