Senior People Analytics Lead — Tech Insights & AI

Wayfair; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking a Senior People Analyst to lead our people analytics strategy for the Technology organization, shaping talent strategy and improving the employee experience through data-driven insights. The role emphasizes using GenAI and agentic approaches to accelerate analysis and scale decision support.

The ideal candidate will connect analytics to Talent and business strategy, communicate effectively with executives, and build strong partnerships across Talent and Technology teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or a related quantitative field; master's degree a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in an analytical role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical toolkit including SQL, Python or R, advanced Excel or Google Sheets, and BI tools such as Looker, Visier, or Tableau.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with data-driven narratives for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and connect insights to Talent and business strategy.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling data.
• Ability to prioritize and drive with pace, coordinate stakeholders, and solve problems.
• Experience with software development, applied research, product, or data science teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the analytics roadmap for insights, processes and data products for the Talent for Technology organization.
• Identify opportunities for insight generation and scope new projects aligned with Technology people strategy.
• Apply emerging technologies, including generative AI, to accelerate analysis and scale decision support.
• Own and enhance predictive attrition models for retention decisions.
• Lead projects across the talent lifecycle including hiring, engagement, attrition, and team health.
• Turn complex data into narratives and actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Build relationships across Talent and Technology teams to demonstrate analytics possibilities.
• Collaborate with data engineers and HRIS to evolve the talent data model and analytics products.
• Communicate proactively across levels; surface roadblocks and drive timely execution.
• Mentor analysts to build leadership skills and analytics competencies.
• Respect data privacy and governance.

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Advanced Excel/Sheets

BI storytelling

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field; master's preferred

Tools

Looker

Visier

Tableau

Job description

Wayfair is seeking a Senior People Analyst to lead our people analytics strategy for the Technology organization, shaping talent strategy and improving the employee experience through data-driven insights. The role emphasizes using GenAI and agentic approaches to accelerate analysis and scale decision support.

The ideal candidate will connect analytics to Talent and business strategy, communicate effectively with executives, and build strong partnerships across Talent and Technology teams while