People Analyst

Bay Area, CA · US - PA - Remote · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

The People Analyst helps senior People leaders make better, faster decisions through data and clear storytelling.
The role turns ambiguous questions into analyses, scalable reporting, and actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities include building dashboards and insight products covering workforce trends, organizational health, employee experience, talent outcomes, and People Team effectiveness using analytics tools, data systems, and AI.

Partner with senior People leaders to clarify priorities and deliver data-backed insights.
Build analyses, dashboards, and reports on workforce trends, talent outcomes, and organizational health.
Use AI to accelerate reporting, automate repeatable analyses, and scale insights.
Translate ambiguous requests into structured analyses and practical recommendations.
Create executive-ready materials that explain findings, implications, and actions.
Consult across People functions, including HRBPs, Talent, Compensation, Operations, DEI, Learning, and Employee Experience.
Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and self-service access to insights.
Partner with data and systems teams to ensure accurate, reliable reporting.
Proactively identify workforce trends, risks, and opportunities.

5+ years of experience in management consulting or client management.
Understanding of HR operations, talent processes, workforce planning, employee lifecycle data, and organizational structures.
Ability to advise senior stakeholders and turn ambiguous questions into practical analyses.
Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity.
Clear storytelling and communication for executive audiences.
SQL proficiency and experience with large, complex datasets.
Working knowledge of data architecture, models, quality, and analytics workflows.
Familiarity with Workday, Greenhouse, Qualtrics, or similar platforms.
Sound judgment with sensitive employee data, including privacy, accuracy, and ethical use.