Sean Tang
About Sean Tang
Sean Tang serves as the Senior Manager of People Analytics at Hinge Health, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in psychology and extensive experience in people operations and analytics across various organizations.
Work at Hinge Health
Sean Tang has been serving as the Senior Manager of People Analytics at Hinge Health since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging people data to provide insights that inform HR strategies. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Manager of People Analytics at Hinge Health for five months in 2021 and as the Manager of People Operations and Strategy for one year from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Hinge Health emphasizes his commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness through data-driven decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Sean Tang earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Psychology with a focus on Industrial-Organizational Psychology from San Diego State University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in people analytics and organizational strategy.
Professional Background
Sean Tang has a diverse professional background in people operations and analytics. He began his career as a Research Assistant at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later worked in various roles including Statistics Teaching Assistant at San Diego State University and Early Childhood Assessor at SRI International. He also served as a Quantitative Organization Designer at IDEO from 2015 to 2018 and as a People Operations Analyst at Optimizely from 2018 to 2020. His experiences across different organizations have equipped him with a broad skill set in analytics and operations.
Data Analytics and Dashboard Development
In his current role at Hinge Health, Sean Tang has developed HR and Talent Acquisition dashboards using Tableau. He employs advanced techniques such as Level of Detail (LOD) functions, Parameter controls, and Filters to enhance data visualization. He collaborates with HR Business Partners, Recruiting Leaders, and Executive Leaders to extract meaningful insights from people data. Additionally, he manages stakeholder relationships by gathering requirements and conducting user testing during the dashboard development process.
Analytical Skills and Tools
Sean Tang conducts ad hoc analysis using data sourced from various Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), utilizing tools such as Excel and Google Sheets. His analytical skills enable him to provide valuable insights that support HR decision-making processes. His proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools contributes to effective people management strategies within organizations.