Principal People Insights Partner
Core
Principal People Insights Partner who synthesizes people data, research, and AI to build decision-grade intelligence for Autodesk's People & Places organization, guiding strategy for 15,000+ employees.
Role type
Senior IC people insights partner (strategy & evidence synthesis)
Builds
Decision-ready intelligence, research findings, dashboards, and actionable KPIs for People & Places leaders
Domain
HR analytics, people data science, AI strategy, and organizational behavior
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
mixed-methods research design, causal inference, experimental design, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data visualization, SQL/data querying, AI tool fluency, stakeholder influence, ambiguous problem framing, productization trigger recognition
Preferred skills
people analytics domain experience (HRBP, Compensation, Talent, D&B), HR technology landscape knowledge, distinguishing insight work from product work
Technologies
SQL, AI tools, data visualization platforms
Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships with Centers of Excellence to tailor evidence to specific decisions; synthesize inputs from data science, listening, and AI strategy to define problems; proactively surface emerging patterns; reframe ambiguous requests into decision-focused questions; activate appropriate capabilities (research vs. data science vs. AI); coordinate delivery of decision briefs, dashboards, or models; interpret signals in context to offer directional recommendations; influence actionable KPIs; flag repeat demands for productization; mentor partners on research rigor and communication; set standards for data quality and ethical data handling
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence