Job Description

The Strategic Insights & Business Analyst acts as a core internal consultant and data storyteller for the North American executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the EVP of Randstad NA (Dawn McAuliffe) and the CFO of Randstad NA (Penny Palmer), this individual will bridge the gap between complex data sets and high-level business strategy.

The primary objective of this role is to analyze internal performance data alongside external macroeconomic, labor market, and competitor trends. Rather than simply generating reports, this professional will possess the business curiosity and analytical acumen to answer "why" things are happening and model "what could happen next." The insights delivered by this individual will directly shape executive decision-making, margin management, and market growth strategies across Randstad North America.

your responsibilities include

• Data Integration and Marcoeconomic Analyssis
  • Synthesize large volumes of internal financial, operational, and performance data with external market indicators (e.g., Bureau of Labor Statistics, economic indices, labor market analytics, and competitor reports).
    Identify, track, and monitor external market trends and disruptors to evaluate their potential impact on Randstad’s business units.
  • Build holistic data views that blend disparate datasets into coherent, strategic overviews for the executive team.

• Executive Presenation & Storytelling
  • Conceptualize and build dynamic dashboards, data visualizations, and executive-level presentations that clearly articulate data stories to the EVP and CFO.
  • Translate highly technical findings into concise, non-technical strategic summaries for the C-suite and broader executive leadership.
  • Participate in strategic brief sessions, offering an objective, data-backed point of view on business trajectory.

• Special Projects and Ad-Hoc Analysis
  • Execute rapid-response data analysis for urgent business questions posed by Randstad Leadership
    Continuous learning and benchmarking of new analytical methodologies, external data streams, and economic forecasting too

your background

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical business experience) is required

• Work Experience
  • Years of experience are secondary to capability. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of using data to drive tangible business conclusions.
  • Prior experience in corporate FP&A, business intelligence, market research, or management consulting is highly preferred.
  • Experience navigating, cleaning, and blending messy or disparate internal and external datasets.
  • Experience presenting data findings directly to senior or executive leadership is a plus.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Innate Business Curiosity: A relentless desire to ask "why," dig beneath the surface of a metric, and deeply understand business levers and outcomes.
  • Analytical & Focused Mindset: Strong capability to cut through the noise of massive datasets and hone in on the metrics that truly impact profitability and growth.
  • Macroeconomic Literacy: Comfortable interpreting economic indicators, labor market reports, and industry trends, and mapping them to internal corporate data.

together we grow

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com

When you join Randstad, you join…

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities.

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for “good enough” — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

a place for you to grow

We provide a high growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career development.

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