Talent Analyst Summer 2027

Wayfair; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

2nd.MD and GeoBlue

Wellbeing support

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Gym Discounts

Perks & Discounts via BenefitHub

Donation matching program

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking a Talent Analytics team member in Boston, MA to drive end-to-end analyses, gather requirements, and establish key metrics to improve recruiter and candidate experiences. You will present insights to Talent and Business teams and work with Visier and data tools to deliver actionable views for leadership.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid, in-office with one remote day per week environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated in academics or projects.
• Curious, creative thinker with interest in improving talent and business processes.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Scope, develop and manage end-to-end analyses to address business questions and improve recruiter/candidate experience.
• Present analyses and insights to Talent and Business teams.
• Navigate Visier to answer questions and build views for leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starter

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

Start Dates Available: June & July 2027

Boston, MA

Salary Range: The base salary for this position is $80,000 plus a joining bonus of $5,000.

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday).

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

Who We Are:

Join us as we build the #1 destination for all things home!

At Wayfair, we support upcoming graduates in launching their careers in e-commerce and technology. With endless opportunities across technology, commercial, operations, marketing, and finance - there is a path for everyone. As a full-time employee, you'll be challenged to solve complex problems and build solutions to company-wide initiatives.

At Wayfair, our people are our greatest asset and a key differentiator as we continue to grow. The Talent Analytics team supports Wayfair’s efforts to attract, retain, and develop world-class talent by translating data into actionable insights. Our team partners closely with leaders across Talent and the business to better understand the employee experience and identify opportunities to improve how we work.

What You’ll Do:

• Scope, develop and manage end-to-end analyses (gather requirements, establish key metrics, test hypotheses) to address difficult business questions and improve the recruiter and candidate experience
• Present analyses and insights to teams across Talent and the Business
• Navigate our People Analytics platform (Visier) to answer questions and build customized views for various business leaders
• Leverage or learn Google Big Query to extract and manipulate talent data for ad hoc requests and projects
• Cultivate relationships and collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and learnings, and create efficiencies through new tools and recommendations
• Examples of past projects on this team include collecting and analyzing survey data, creating an infrastructure to aggregate and analyze recruiting data, and evaluating performance review cycle results

What You’ll Need:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic performance with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Curious, creative thinker with an interest in improving talent and business processes
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a positive and collaborative working style
• Ability to quickly learn new technical tools and apply them effectively
• Professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive data
• Demonstrated leadership through campus or extracurricular involvement
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors in pursuing an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Math, Statistics, Business/Economics, Information Systems, Analytics) with the expectation that degree will be obtained between will be obtained by Spring 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets or SQL.

Possible Team Placements:

• Community Experience/Corporate Travel: The Community Experience and Celebrate Team is a unique department at Wayfair that is responsible for the day to day office operations and the employee engagement efforts. Our role is to make the office space at Wayfair a great place to be - we ensure that there are many ways to engage and get to know your fellow co-workers. Foster relationships with both internal & external partners. You will be able to own projects and help build processes to support colleagues within the corporate travel and community experience programs.
• Global Benefits & Wellness: This team is responsible for designing benefits packages, including healthcare, financial care, and self and family options, aimed at enhancing the overall employee experience with focus on well-being. Additionally, they play a vital role in communicating the benefit plans and changes to managers and employees, ensuring a clear understanding of Wayfair’s Total Rewards package.
• Purpose & Inclusion: Our Purpose & Inclusion team is here to enable a Wayfair culture where every employee, future and present, is seen, valued, and invited to contribute to a thriving global community centered around the creation of home. This team engages with leaders to grow their commitment and collaboration, develops education programs and awareness, and builds the right infrastructure to support our work.
• Talent Acquisition Enablement: The Talent Acquisition Enablement team is a Center of Excellence, driving innovation in how we attract, engage, and hire top talent. We explore and implement cutting-edge technologies and best practices, empowering our global TA teams to deliver an exceptional candidate experience and build a world-class workforce.

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

Benefits & Perks:

• Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees.
• No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service.
• Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue.
• 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching.
• Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wayfair Employee Discount.
• Gym/Fitness Discounts.
• Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.
• Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Purpose & Inclusion At Wayfair:

At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.

Social Impact & Responsibility:

At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities:

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants Form.

Wayfair’s In-Office Policy:

All Boston-based corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on designated days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and work remotely the other 1 day of the week.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at [e-mail].

State Specific Disclosures

I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.