Senior Data Analyst, People
The Senior Data Analyst will build People analytics models, metrics, dashboards, and decision frameworks across the employee lifecycle. The role requires 5+ years of analytical experience, advanced SQL and data modeling, strong business intelligence skills, and excellent stakeholder communication.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Define and own core People metrics covering headcount, hiring, retention, organizational health, employee experience, and talent development.
- Build canonical datasets, analytical models, self-service tools, and dashboards for People teams and leaders.
- Translate analyses into clear narratives and recommendations for operators and executive leaders.
- Partner with Engineers to improve HRIS and ATS connectors.
- Establish practices for data quality, governance, privacy, appropriate access, and responsible use of sensitive employee data.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
- Mentor analysts and partners and strengthen analytical best practices and data fluency.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in analytics, data science, business intelligence, or a related analytical role.
- Advanced SQL and data modeling proficiency across large, complex datasets.
- Experience with Looker, Tableau, Sigma, or similar business intelligence and visualization tools.
- Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, communication, and data storytelling skills.
- Ability to turn ambiguous business questions into structured analyses and actionable recommendations.
- Experience owning analytical problems end-to-end and building scalable frameworks, datasets, and tools.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with technical and non-technical partners.
- Experience using analytics to support business decisions, preferably in a high-growth, SaaS, or B2B product company.
Nice-to-haves
- People Analytics, workforce analytics, recruiting analytics, or HR strategy experience.
- Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, performance management, engagement, or learning systems.
Technologies
- SQL
- BigQuery
- Snowflake
- dbt
- Looker
- LookML
- Sigma
- Hex
- Google Sheets
- Claude Code
- Codex
Compensation and Benefits
- Oakland pay range: $156,082–$195,102.50 USD.
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, parental leave, holidays, and volunteer days.
- RSU stock grants.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Virtual events, free food, and team-building activities.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
- Mental health support platform for covered employees and dependents.
Skills
SQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, dbt, Looker, Lookml, Sigma, Hex, Google Sheets, Claude Code, Codex, HRIS, ATS, Data Modeling
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