People Analytics Lead — Data-Driven Insights for Teams

Block; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

medical insurance

flexible time off

retirement savings plans

modern family planning

Job summary

Block is seeking a People Analyst to empower senior leaders with data-driven decisions and clear storytelling. You will turn ambiguous questions into analyses, build dashboards, and deliver actionable recommendations using analytics tools, data systems, and AI.

You will partner across People functions to improve data quality and self-service access, creating executive-ready materials that explain findings and actions. This role values curiosity and strong communication for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data storytelling

Analytical judgment

Curiosity

Executive communication

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

Qualtrics

Job description

Block is seeking a People Analyst to empower senior leaders with data-driven decisions and clear storytelling. You will turn ambiguous questions into analyses, build dashboards, and deliver actionable recommendations using analytics tools, data systems, and AI.

You will partner across People functions to improve data quality and self-service access, creating executive-ready materials that explain findings and actions. This role values curiosity and strong communication for senior stakeholders.