Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascend is a fast-growing aggregator of high-quality regional CPA firms across the United States, backed by Alpine Investors. The People Analytics Lead will build the infrastructure and frameworks for the People Analytics function, delivering proactive people intelligence and insights to drive people strategy across Ascend and its partner firms.
Responsibilities
- Build and Own the People Analytics Platform
- Measure and Communicate AI ROI
- Deliver Proactive, Predictive Workforce Intelligence
- Build M&A People Analytics Collateral
- Partner on Upskilling Impact Measurement
- Scale Through Systems and AI
Skills
- 7–12 years of experience in people analytics, HR data science, organizational research, or a closely related field; background in a People Scientist role at a high-caliber organization is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in people analytics platforms; Visier experience strongly preferred, Workday familiarity required
- Experience integrating and deriving insights from multiple HR data sources (CultureAmp, Greenhouse, HRIS, L&D platforms, etc.)
- Strong business acumen and experience linking business and people outcomes
- Proven ability to calculate and communicate ROI from HR and technology investments, including AI
- Strong quantitative skills: statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor narrative and visual presentation to C-suite, Board, HR, and business unit audiences
- Experience producing executive-ready presentations and polished external-facing collateral
- Familiarity with AI and automation tools; demonstrated ability — or clear aptitude — to leverage AI agents to scale individual output
- Track record of operating autonomously in a high-growth, ambiguous environment
- Background in organizational psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, HR, or a related discipline is a meaningful plus
Benefits
- Highly competitive cash and equity bonus compensation package, including attractive benefits.
Company Overview
Ascend is a consulting firm that helps CPAs reach their goals. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://ascendtogether.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Ascend has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 11 in 2025, 16 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.