Data Analyst

Overview

The Opportunity As a People Data Analyst on the Workhuman HX team, you’ll join a vibrant, mission-driven team that helps organizations better understand, recognize, and support their people. In this role, you’ll focus on bringing workforce insight by translating complex workforce data into compelling stories and actionable recommendations. You’ll be a key bridge between advanced analytics and our leaders — ensuring insights don’t just live in dashboards but drive meaningful organizational outcomes.

If you’re passionate about people data, enjoy collaborating directly with senior leaders, and thrive on making data approachable and impactful, this role offers the chance to grow your consulting and storytelling skills while helping shape the future of workplace culture.

• This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week onsite in our Framingham, MA HQ office
• Applicants must have valid permanent work authorization in the U.S. (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident). We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

At Workhuman, data isn’t just about numbers—it’s about people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Rich people datasets:
  Access unique combinations of recognition activity, employee sentiment, HR metrics, and organizational behavior data.
• Cross-functional influence:
  Work closely with HR leaders and executives, shaping their workforce strategies with evidence-based insights.
• Collaboration that inspires:
  Partner with colleagues across data science, psychology, HR technology, and consulting.
• Learning & growth:
  Build your expertise in people analytics, data storytelling, and client engagement, with opportunities to grow into broader consulting and strategy roles.

You’re a strong communicator with an analytical mindset and a passion for helping organizations succeed through people data. You bring:

• HR/People analytics experience:
  Demonstrated experience working with HR data (e.g., engagement surveys, retention, turnover, performance, recognition, DEI, or other people-related metrics) and applying analytics in organizational or workplace contexts.
• Analytical foundation:
  Proficiency in data manipulation and visualization tools such as SQL, Excel, Tableau, Looker, Quicksight, or Power BI.
• Consulting mindset:
  Ability to work directly with customers, understand their business questions, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations rooted in people data.
• Data storytelling:
  Skill in translating workforce insights into compelling narratives that resonate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration skills:
  Comfort working with cross-functional teams and clients, with strong interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Quality focus:
  Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, polished work to executive-level audiences.
• I/O psychology knowledge:
  Understanding of organizational psychology principles, employee motivation theories, workplace behavior patterns, and HR metrics is preferred.
• Educational foundation:
  Advanced degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology), Statistics, Data Science, or related field is preferred.

We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate a track record of:

• Applied HR/people data analysis:
  Conducting analyses on workforce or HR datasets that influenced talent, culture, or organizational decisions.
• Visualization & reporting:
  Developing dashboards, reports, or visualizations that simplified complex people data for business stakeholders.
• Client impact:
  Partnering with HR leaders, people analytics teams, or business executives to translate workforce insights into strategic action.
• Communication excellence:
  Delivering findings to executive or non-technical audiences in a clear, compelling way.
• Continuous learning:
  Expanding expertise in HR metrics, organizational psychology, and emerging trends in people analytics.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000–$115,000. Offered base compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s…