Senior Data Scientist – AI, People Analytics

Unum UK

Senior Data Scientist at Unum focusing on AI solutions for workforce analytics. Leading data science workflows and collaborating with HR and business leaders for strategic impact.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeChattanooga • Maine, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,400 - $183,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of advanced statistical, machine learning, and AI solutions that support strategic and operational decision-making.
Apply domain and business expertise to translate complex problems into well-defined analytical approaches and scalable solutions.
Design and oversee end-to-end data science workflows, including data extraction, validation, modeling, deployment, and performance monitoring.
Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources to produce modeling-ready datasets and reusable data assets.
Build predictive and prescriptive models to explain outcomes, forecast behavior, and identify risk or opportunity.
Play a lead role in embedding analytics and AI solutions into existing business processes through automation and system integration.
Partner with data engineering, IT, and business teams to ensure solutions meet architectural, security, and quality standards.
Provide technical leadership across data science initiatives, ensuring consistency with agreed-upon methodologies and quality attributes.
Communicate analytical results and implications clearly to leaders, enabling informed decision-making.
Coach and mentor less experienced data scientists; provide guidance on prioritization, approach, and technical execution.
Ensure adherence to responsible AI standards, including privacy, bias mitigation, and ethical use of employee data.
Maintain awareness of emerging analytics and AI techniques and evaluate applicability to enterprise use cases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant analytical or data science experience.
Demonstrated depth in multiple core data science disciplines (e.g., ML/statistics, data engineering, automation).
Advanced SQL and data modeling experience across complex data environments.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple initiatives and provide direction to others.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in regulated or complex operational environments preferred.
Demonstrated leadership capability and a track record of delivering high-impact analytical solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision, Dental
Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningAI solutionsdata extractiondata validationdata modelingdata deploymentperformance monitoringpredictive modelingprescriptive modelingSQL

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationdirection providingprioritizationtechnical execution

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree