Braden Bradford
Senior People Analyst
Professional Overview
Braden Bradford is a seasoned People Analyst with over 10 years of experience driving data-driven insights and operational excellence in the human resources and talent management domain. As the Senior People Analyst at Epic Games, he leverages his deep expertise in talent analytics, workforce planning, and strategic HR advisory to support the company's people-centric initiatives and drive sustainable organizational growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior People Analyst at Epic Games, Braden is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to inform the company's people strategies, talent management practices, and workforce optimization efforts. In this role, he provides data-driven recommendations to key stakeholders, develops custom reporting and dashboards, and leads cross-functional projects to enhance the employee experience and drive organizational performance.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Epic Games, Braden held various analytical and people-focused roles, including Senior Analyst, People and Talent at Quit Genius, Senior People Operations Data Analyst at Doma, and Senior Analyst, Talent Acquisition at MAXIMUS. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, implement innovative people programs, and drive measurable improvements in key HR metrics.
Academic Background
Braden holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Analytics and Business Intelligence from the University of Maryland, College Park. His academic achievements include Dean's List recognition and a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic human capital management.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent analytics and workforce planning
- Human resource data management and reporting
- People operations and process optimization
- Strategic HR advisory and program implementation
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Quit Genius, Braden spearheaded the development of a comprehensive people analytics dashboard, which enabled the HR team to make data-informed decisions and drive a 15% improvement in employee engagement and retention. At Doma, he led the implementation of a new applicant tracking system, which streamlined the company's talent acquisition process and reduced time-to-hire by 25%.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, data-driven approach, and proven track record of success, Braden Bradford is a highly valuable asset to the Epic Games team. As the Senior People Analyst, he is poised to continue making a significant impact on the organization's people strategies, talent management practices, and overall business performance.