People Analytics Associate

1000 Kyndryl, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl, a leading technology services company, seeks a People Analytics Associate with a strong foundation in I/O psychology, psychometrics, and quantitative methods to apply behavioral science to employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

You will design, validate, and interpret assessments and surveys, conduct advanced analyses, and translate findings into actionable narratives for HR leaders and executives, supporting talent strategies across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in I/O Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics or related field.
• 2+ years in psychometrics, people analytics, or applied behavioral science.
• Deep expertise in factor analysis, SEM, regression, clustering, network analysis, causal inferences, A/B testing.
• Strong programming and data wrangling in R, Python or SQL.
• Proficiency with Glint, Qualtrics or similar survey tools.
• Excellent communication and data storytelling to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply I/O psychology to design and validate employee surveys for listening strategies and culture insights.
• Develop and evaluate assessments for hiring, credentialing, and upskilling with robust validity testing.
• Design and run experiments and data-driven interventions to assess talent initiatives.
• Conduct statistical analyses on diverse people data to uncover drivers of behavior and performance.
• Translate findings into clear, actionable narratives for HR leaders and executives.
• Manage multiple projects with ownership, organization, and accountability.

Skills

I/O Psychology

Psychometrics

Quantitative Methods

Statistical Analysis

R

Python

SQL

Survey Tools (Glint/Qualtrics)

Education

Master’s or PhD in I/O Psychology

Quantitative Psychology

Statistics

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Glint

Qualtrics

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission‑critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

We are seeking a People Analytics Associate with a strong foundation in Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, and Quantitative Methods. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about applying behavioral science and advanced analytics to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness. You will develop and validate assessments, conduct complex data analyses, and deliver actionable insights that shape our talent strategies. This role blends psychological theory, statistical acumen, and business insight to drive meaningful outcomes across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply I/O psychology principles to design and validate employee surveys that support employee listening strategies and organizational culture insights.
• Develop and evaluate assessments for hiring, credentialing, and upskilling, ensuring psychometric soundness through robust validity and reliability testing.
• Design and execute experiments and data‑driven interventions to assess the impact of talent and organizational initiatives.
• Conduct statistical analyses on diverse people data to uncover drivers of employee behavior, engagement, and performance.
• Translate complex data insights and psychological findings into clear, actionable narratives for HR leaders, business executives, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong sense of ownership, organization, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics, or a related behavioral science/data science field.
• 2+ years of experience in psychometrics, people analytics, or applied behavioral science in an organizational context.
• Deep expertise in statistical analysis techniques (e.g., factor analysis, SEM, regression, cluster analysis, network analysis, causal inferences, A/B testing).
• Strong programming and data wrangling skills in R, Python, or SQL.
• Proficiency with survey tools such as Glint, Qualtrics, or custom‑built platforms.
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with employee lifecycle analytics, organizational network analysis, or workforce segmentation.
• Understanding of experimental design and causal inference in organizational research.
• Publication or applied research experience in areas such as employee engagement, leadership, or organizational behavior (a plus).

Health & Safety

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID‑19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $88,680 to $168,480 based on a full‑time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job‑related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

• California: $97,560 to $202,200
• Colorado: $88,680 to $168,480
• New York City: $106,440 to $202,200
• Washington: $97,560 to $185,280
• Washington DC: $97,560 to $185,280

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Know Your Rights

Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Being You Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single‑handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state‑of‑the‑art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well‑being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company‑wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non‑profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.