Job Description

A bit about us 

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? 

Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties. 

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.  

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.  

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports. 

Role Overview:

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Data Analyst. You would be part of our HR team reporting directly to the People Data & Systems Partner. This role will be working with teams across the business including the UK, US, Colombia, Bulgaria, and Estonia amongst others.

As a member of the HR Analytics team, you will work across the company and with the HR team by providing data and analytical support on a wide range of projects. Using systems such as Workday, Greenhouse ATS, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint and Fidelity PSW.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide accurate reporting and analysis of People data to the team, including real-time reporting and analysis of key People data points as required (e.g. staff turnover, sickness absence, survey feedback, time to hire, diversity statistics, SOX reporting and so on) using the existing reporting suite within our Workday platform and other internal tools.
• Liaising with the Workday team to streamline and update the Workday reporting suite.
• Act as ‘Data Steward’ for the People function, mapping our People data and implementing the framework with the People Operations team to ensure that relevant data is accurate, complete and secure within our systems. Build an ongoing partnership with relevant subject-matter experts (including privacy, employment law, SOX/compliance, InfoSec) to understand and apply relevant obligations so that all People data is processed, stored and, where necessary, disposed of lawfully and securely (including data on legacy systems).
• Work with key stakeholders in the People team and the wider business to gather requirements around data and reporting, and translate those needs into workable solutions.

Required Skills:

• Passionate about using data to tell stories and communicate with stakeholders to empower them to understand their business areas and inform decisions
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills: excellent written and verbal communication, including ability to clearly identify key facts/trends and succinctly present and summarise these to a range of audiences
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with running high volumes of reports
• Good understanding of data and analytics, and the ability to translate this into efficient and practical solutions
• Proactive and collaborative: always checking in with stakeholders to update on progress, provide visibility and check requirements are being met. Takes absolute ownership of responsibilities and always thinking of ways to streamline, develop and improve systems/processes
• Team player with a strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy

Preferred Skills:

• Existing experience in managing, analysing and reporting on People data
• Experience working with an HRIS system would be advantageous 
• Interested in upskilling in related areas - e.g. testing and working with the Internal tools team to implement fixes, changes, and improvements

What’s in it for you? 

The salary for this role is based on an annualized salary of up to $75000 per annum depending on relevant experience. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan. 

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.   

How we work 

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role. 

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.  

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender identity or re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.