Senior Analyst, People Analytics

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Analyst, People Analytics who is passionate about data and eager to uncover people-releated insights that inform business strategy. In this position, you will contribute to the integration of analytics into our daily operations—from routine reporting to strategic insights through ad hoc reporting, dashboards and trends. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely across the People Team namely Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners and Leadership Team to ensure our people analytics are aligned, available, and actionable.

This key role will be a key player in the integration of generative AI tools into our analytics ecosystem—enabling faster, smarter, and more scalable insights. You’ll leverage AI-driven solutions to automate reporting, uncover hidden trends, and deliver data-driven recommendations that shape our people strategy.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Design and manage dashboards, reports, and analytical outputs using Excel, Google Sheets, and various business intelligence tools to advance People and Talent initiatives.

• Examine large, complex HR datasets to spot significant trends and insights related to hiring, engagement, performance, retention, diversity, inclusion, and learning outcomes.

• Create and sustain interactive people dashboards and reports focused on key people metrics.

• Partner closely with Business Technology teams to develop a strategic roadmap for enhancing data capabilities in Snowflake, Thoughtspot, and Workday dashboards, including leveraging AI-driven opportunities.

• Collaborate with People Team Leadership and Finance to prepare materials for Board meetings and company-wide projects.

• Deliver quarterly and annual Organizational Health insights that showcase the health of our global talent.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to understand data needs and deliver impactful analytics

• Translate complex data into clear, compelling stories for a variety of audiences

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency through automation and innovation

• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed

• Stay current on best practices in people analytics and data visualization

• At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Data Analytics, Human Resources, Business, Statistics, or similar) or equivalent work experience

• 5 years of proven experience building dashboards and visualizations in an HR or People Analytics context

• 5 years of experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Thoughtspot, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

• Strong knowledge of People-related data and processes across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, development, workforce planning, employee feedback, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with the Workday HCM suite, including Workday Recruiting, Learning and Peakon.

• Expert-level in using and optimizing analytics and reporting tools, including advanced Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization platforms.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into storytelling for executive audiences

• Demonstrated curiosity and openness toward emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence

• Proactively seeks opportunities to evolve work through AI tools and data-driven insights

What could be helpful to have

• Experience with capacity planning and modeling

• Previous experience implementing analytics platforms

• Proficiency in SQL, R, and/or Python for data analysis

What’s In It For You

• Flexible work environment

• Home office expense reimbursement

• Excellent health and wellness benefits

• Paid time off programs, including volunteer time off

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