Role Summary
The Vice President, People Analytics & Workforce Strategy will build and lead IMA’s enterprise workforce intelligence capability. This executive will own the strategy, infrastructure, and governance of workforce planning, productivity analytics, and predictive talent insights — directly enabling margin expansion, disciplined growth, and talent/skills deployment, operating at the intersection of HR, Finance, IT and Operations. At IMA’s scale and growth trajectory, this is a strategic business leadership role — not an HR reporting function.
Enterprise Accountabilities:
Enterprise Workforce Strategy & Planning
- Design and execute a multi-year workforce planning framework aligned to revenue and EBITDA targets
- Lead headcount scenario modeling (employee pathways, growth pacing, productivity targets)
- Partner with CFO and FP&A on labor cost forecasting and capital allocation discipline
- Partner with CIO on AI/automation roadmap linked to talent skills needs
Labor Economics & Margin Performance
- Establish productivity standards (revenue per employee, producer leverage, service ratios, span of control)
- Identify structural efficiency opportunities and operating leverage improvements
- Quantify workforce ROI and labor productivity impact on EBITDA
Predictive Talent Intelligence
- Build enterprise predictive attrition modeling for critical revenue roles
- Drive quality-of-hire and workforce mix analytics
- Translate engagement, performance, and compensation data into forward-looking talent risk insight
- Design and deploy workforce skills and capacity matching against future growth needs
Executive & Board Insight
- Deliver enterprise workforce dashboards to C-suite
- Produce board-level human capital reporting
- Elevate talent metrics to enterprise performance indicators
Data & Systems Governance
- Serve as executive owner of People Analytics within ERP
- Establish data governance standards and reporting integrity
- Build scalable analytics infrastructure and self-service capabilities
Required Experience
- 10+ years in people analytics, workforce strategy, FP&A, or business leadership
- Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, or multi-entity organizations
- Demonstrated impact on labor cost optimization, productivity improvement, or org design
- Deep fluency in workforce economics and financial modeling
- Advanced analytics capability (UKG, Workday, BI tools, SQL, scenario modeling)
- Executive-level communication and influence
Leadership Profile
- Financially rigorous and margin-oriented
- Enterprise thinker with systems perspective
- High credibility with CFO and operating leaders
- Builder of scalable infrastructure; willing to “roll up sleeves” to start something new
- Data-driven but commercially pragmatic
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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