Data Analytics Partner, People Analytics

Docsend; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Dropbox is seeking a Data Analyst to partner with Talent Acquisition and leadership to analyze hiring data, uncover trends, and surface insights that influence workforce planning and candidate experience.

You will translate ambiguous questions into structured analyses, deliver actionable recommendations, and ensure data quality. Strong SQL/Excel plus Python or R are preferred in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in analytical or quantitative field such as psychology, math, data science or related discipline.
• 3+ years in HR-focused data analytics with recruiting/talent insights.
• Fluency in SQL and advanced Excel; experience with R or Python.
• Strong storytelling with data for diverse audiences and decisions.
• Experience driving analytics projects end-to-end and communicating impact.
• Familiarity with AI tools in analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Partner on analytics initiatives to improve hiring effectiveness, efficiency and quality.
• Translate business questions into analyses; drive actionable conclusions.
• Monitor Talent Acquisition metrics and uncover trends driving performance.
• Lead requirements gathering and translate questions into clear analyses.
• Investigate complex data to surface timely, high-impact insights.
• Maintain data quality; standardize definitions and calculations.
• Apply product thinking to employee experience and drive data-driven iterations.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Storytelling with data

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS in analytical or quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Role Description

At Dropbox, people are our greatest asset. The People Analytics team partners closely with leaders across the company to help them make better, data-informed decisions about how we identify, attract, develop, and retain top talent. As Dropbox continues to scale and evolve its Talent Acquisition strategy, we’re looking for a Data Analyst who is passionate about problem-solving and using data to shape how we hire.

In this role, you’ll partner deeply with Talent Acquisition, People Partners, and business leaders to analyze hiring data, uncover trends, and surface insights that influence workforce planning, recruiting strategy, and candidate experience. You’ll work across quantitative and qualitative data to understand what drives successful hiring outcomes, where bottlenecks exist, and how we can improve efficiency, quality, and equity in our hiring processes.

You should have a demonstrated ability to think analytically about the business, translate ambiguous questions into structured analyses, and deliver clear, actionable insights. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, high standards for data quality, and the ability to communicate findings in ways that drive real decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner on analytics initiatives to understand and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of hiring across Dropbox.
• Create clarity from ambiguity, bringing structure to complex data and stakeholder narratives to identify the underlying question, establish analytical rigor, and drive actionable conclusions.
• Monitor and analyze core Talent Acquisition metrics, proactively identifying trends and uncovering the “what” and “why” behind changes in performance.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders; lead requirements gathering and translate business questions into clear analyses and insights that inform People and business leader decisions.
• Answer complex business questions through independent investigation and data forensics, leveraging the data warehouse to deliver timely, high-impact insights.
• Uphold high standards for data quality and consistency by validating data, standardizing definitions and calculations, and contributing to shared data toolkits and enablement materials.
• Ability to treat employee experience as a product, applying product management and design thinking to understand needs, prototype solutions, and drive execution through strong project management and data-driven iteration.

Requirements

• BA/BS 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, with at least 1 year of experience focusing on Recruiting/Talent Acquisition insights.
• Fluency in SQL and advanced Excel; experience using statistical or analytical tools such as R or Python.
• Strong storytelling skills with data, including the ability to select appropriate analytical approaches and visualization techniques for different audiences and decision contexts.
• Proven ability to analyze large, complex datasets, synthesize insights quickly, and communicate clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience driving analytics projects end to end, from problem framing and analysis through to execution and impact.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools in the flow of work. Candidates with a pre-existing comfort level & familiarity using AI to enhance productivity are strongly preferred.
• Ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted, and often ambiguous environment.
• Collaborative, humble team player who proactively supports teammates and shared goals.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize employee experience as a product, with proven success applying product management principles (roadmapping, user journeys, feature prioritization) to HR initiatives
• Proficiency in leveraging design thinking methodologies to deeply understand employee needs, rapidly prototype experience solutions, and implement data-driven iteration cycles that measurably enhance engagement and retention

Preferred Qualifications

• IO Psychology/assessment background
• Prior roles in People analytics (vs. other analytics)
• Strong exec presence / verbal presentation skills

Durable Skills

AI fluency means using these tools to amplify human judgment, not replace it. We believe people with these skills will thrive as work and technology continue to evolve:

• Awareness: Understand yourself and others.
• Judgment: Evaluate information and make decisions in complex situations.
• Adaptability: Learn, adjust, and stay effective through change.
• Connection: Communicate, collaborate, and build trust.

To learn more about why these skills matter and what the data shows about thriving through change, read this blog post from our Chief People Officer, Melanie Rosenwasser.

Compensation

Canada Pay Range

$104,600—$141,500 CAD

The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Read more about our benefits here.

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for designing a more enlightened way of working. We’re a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers shaping the future of Dropbox and, in turn, the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, creating space for meaningful work and lasting relationships. With a startup mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, we expect Dropbox employees to think critically, stay curious, and use modern tools, including AI, to improve how work gets done. Here, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. You own your impact, helping make work more intuitive, joyful, and human for yourself and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you’re ready to push boundaries and challenge yourself, Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox People Team is designing a workplace where every Dropbox employee can thrive. We take a human-centered, HR as a Product approach—treating programs like well-designed products shaped by employee and candidate needs, informed by data, and backed by actionable insights. Our team continuously innovates to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building a culture of experimentation, craft, and community. From fostering connection in our Virtual First model to scaling HR systems and offering personalized learning tools and experiences, our work evolves to support the growth and needs of our people. We think big, act fast, and adapt with agility—grounded in outcomes, empathy, and clear communication.

Virtual First

Dropbox’s Virtual First way of working is designed to help people do their best work with flexibility, autonomy, and connection. Day to day, teams work remotely with nonlinear schedules and core collaboration hours that support deep focus and individual working styles. We prioritize asynchronous communication to improve clarity, respect deep work time, and reduce unnecessary meetings. While remote work is the primary experience for our employees, we also prioritize intentional, in-person connection. We bring teams together through regular team gatherings, on-demand workspaces, and Dropbox Neighborhood events in order to strengthen team cohesion, foster creativity, and enhance momentum. Virtual First is built to provide the same access to opportunity, growth, and impact for everyone, regardless of location.

This role requires travel to offsites and various other team gatherings (approximately 5-10% of the year or 2-3 days per quarter). We provide advance notice when possible and encourage candidates to discuss any accommodation needs during the interview process.

AI Fluency

• Ownership: You use AI responsibly by protecting data, applying sound judgment, and taking accountability for the quality and accuracy of your work.
• Experimentation: You explore new AI capabilities and apply them to improve workflows within approved tools and practices.
• Leverage: You use AI to enhance thinking, improve efficiency, and increase your impact and your team’s.
• Learning: You stay current on emerging AI tools and trends, continuously build your skills, and share what you learn with others.

Together, these behaviors help build a workforce where technology amplifies human judgment, creativity, and impact.

Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. To learn more, see our approach to AI in hiring.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.

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