Senior Talent Intelligence Analyst

Job description

About the team Zillow’s Talent Intelligence team provides objective external market research and intelligence to inform talent, workforce, and organizational decisions. We serve as internal consultants to executives and leaders, bringing a vital “outside-in” perspective to complex business questions. Our engagements may include talent and skills market analysis, competitive and organizational intelligence, leadership research, location strategy, and emerging workforce trends. By translating external data into clear implications and recommendations, we help Zillow’s leadership make more informed decisions in a distributed, CloudHQ environment. About the role As a Senior Talent Intelligence Analyst, you are a strategic research partner to Zillow’s leadership, owning the team’s most complex and highest-visibility engagements. You sit at the intersection of external market intelligence and business strategy, helping leaders frame ambiguous questions, understand relevant market dynamics, and evaluate potential paths forward. You will design and lead a range of research engagements across evolving talent, workforce, and organizational priorities, bringing sound judgment, analytical rigor, and clear recommendations with minimal oversight You will get to: Lead complex, ambiguous Talent Intelligence engagements from initial scoping through executive delivery, determining the appropriate research approach, data sources, analysis, and outputs for each business question. Build external market intelligence across a range of evolving topics, which may include talent and skills markets, competitive and organizational insights, leadership profiles, location strategy, and broader workforce trends. Use advanced intelligence tools and diverse external sources to identify market patterns, benchmarks, risks, and opportunities relevant to Zillow’s talent and organizational priorities. Conduct competitive and organizational research to help leaders understand how other companies build, structure, scale, and evolve their teams and capabilities. Translate complex quantitative and qualitative research into clear implications, options, and recommendations that support informed decision-making. Synthesize findings into executive-ready narratives, briefings, and visualizations, presenting directly to VPs and senior stakeholders. Act as a strategic thought partner to executives, business leaders, and Talent Acquisition, advising on how external intelligence can inform both near- and long-term priorities. Help evolve the Talent Intelligence function by identifying new use cases, methodologies, data sources, tools, and offerings while mentoring and raising the bar for the broader team. This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $109,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $103,500.00 - $165,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside. Who you are You have a “detective” mindset and know how to combine intelligence tools, public information, and sound research judgment to answer ambiguous, high-stakes business and talent questions. You can distill complex research into high-level themes and narratives that resonate with C-suite and executive audiences. You have a high bar for data integrity and are comfortable navigating large, diverse datasets to find clear, actionable insights. You build trust by providing objective, high-quality research that helps leaders solve complex organizational problems. You are an experienced, credible partner to senior stakeholders, able to manage up and negotiate scope without formal authority. You enjoy mentoring and developing the skills of less experienced analysts. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in talent intelligence, market research, management consulting, or a high-level recruitment strategy role, including experience independently owning complex, ambiguous projects end-to-end. Use generative AI, advanced intelligence platforms, and diverse external sources to identify market patterns, benchmarks, risks, and opportunities Get to know us At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025 , and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow. No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together. Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.