Data Analytics Partner, People Analytics

Responsibilities

• Partner on analytics initiatives to understand and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of hiring across Dropbox.
• Create clarity from ambiguity by structuring complex data and stakeholder narratives, identifying underlying questions, establishing analytical rigor, and driving actionable conclusions.
• Monitor and analyze core Talent Acquisition metrics, proactively identifying trends and uncovering the causes behind performance changes.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, lead requirements gathering, and translate business questions into analyses and insights for People and business leaders.
• Answer complex business questions through independent investigation and data forensics, leveraging the data warehouse to deliver timely, high-impact insights.
• Uphold data quality and consistency by validating data, standardizing definitions and calculations, and contributing to shared data toolkits and enablement materials.
• Treat employee experience as a product by applying product management and design thinking to understand needs, prototype solutions, and drive execution through project management and data-driven iteration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical or quantitative field such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in an HR-focused, stakeholder-facing data analytics role, including at least 1 year focused on Recruiting or Talent Acquisition insights.
• Fluency in SQL and advanced Excel; experience with statistical or analytical tools such as R or Python.
• Strong data storytelling skills, including selecting appropriate analytical approaches and visualization techniques for different audiences and decisions.
• Experience analyzing large, complex datasets, synthesizing insights quickly, and communicating clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience driving analytics projects end to end, from problem framing and analysis through execution and impact.
• Experience leveraging AI tools in the flow of work.
• Ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted, and ambiguous environment.
• Collaborative, humble team-player approach with a commitment to supporting teammates and shared goals.
• Experience applying product management principles, such as roadmapping, user journeys, and feature prioritization, to HR initiatives.
• Proficiency with design thinking methodologies to understand employee needs, rapidly prototype experience solutions, and implement data-driven iteration cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology or assessment background.
• Prior People Analytics experience.
• Strong executive presence and verbal presentation skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• US Zone 2: $123,900–$167,700 USD.
• US Zone 3: $110,200–$149,000 USD.
• Durable skills valued include awareness, judgment, adaptability, and connection.