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Director, Strategic Talent Research & Intelligence

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Strategic Talent Research & Intelligence

Boston, MA

Job Description:

Director, Strategic Talent Research & Intelligence

The Role

Are you passionate about using data and research to understand workforce trends and shape talent strategies? Do you thrive on uncovering insights that drive strategic talent decisions? Are you motivated to solve complex talent challenges with a mix of research, analytics and market intelligence? If so, we want you to join our exciting team!

In this high-impact role, you will lead strategic research initiatives that inform and shape talent strategies, helping to attract, develop and retain top talent which ensuring our workforce is future-ready. As a key member of the Talent Strategy, Programs and Analytics team, you will collaborate with Talent leaders and HR business partners to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities. Together, you will develop and execute a research agenda that uncovers workforce trends, talent practices, and labor market dynamics. Your work will guide executive decision-marking and drive innovative, evidence-based talent strategies and solutions that enhance our candidate experience and elevate associate career vitality.

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The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in talent analytics, workforce research, or a relevant field
  • Education: Bachelor's degree, Masters in a related field preferred
  • Exceptional Research and Analytical Skills: Highly proficient in gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing data on companies, markets, industries, and competitors to drive insight and decision-making
  • Compelling Storyteller: Exceptional ability to synthesize data into impactful narratives that influence senior executives
  • Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable talent strategies
  • Strong Data Analysis Skills: Extensive experience in research methodologies and manipulating large data sets including people and talent analytics
  • Curiosity and Innovation: Driven by curiosity, continuously seeking to understand and analyze data, and proactively nurturing intellectual and social curiosity
  • Self-Motivation and Initiative: Ability to work independently, originate, plan, and execute initiatives with a bias towards action
  • Creative Problem-Solver: Passion for tackling complex challenges with a mix of data, research, and strategic insights
  • Collaborative Partner: Strong stakeholder management skills, working cross-functionally with HR and business leaders
  • Technology & Tools Specialist: Hands-on experience with HR technologies, people analytics platforms, and labor market intelligence tools
  • Leadership and Relationship Management: Strong leadership abilities and stakeholder engagement experience, with a successful track record of managing key research programs and external vendors

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Team

At Fidelity, our greatest asset is our associates. As a key member of the Talent Strategy, Programs, and Analytics team within the Enterprise HR Talent organization, you will inform and shape talent strategies, helping to attract, develop, and retain top talent while ensuring our workforce is future-ready. By applying strategic research and talent intelligence, you will help drive strong talent performance, career vitality, and long-term success for our associates.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, HR partners, and platform leaders across various teams dedicated to reimagining Fidelity's talent platforms and building toward a one-HR approach. The critical work you lead will be instrumental in driving our Talent organization's objectives, streamlining processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, and elevating the experiences of both candidates and associates within Fidelity.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2106856
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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