People Analyst

Block•Bay Area, CA, United States of America, CA

2d•$108,200 - $202,800•Remote

About The Position

Block is looking for a People Analyst to support senior People leaders in making data-driven decisions. This role involves transforming ambiguous questions into analyses, scalable reporting, and actionable recommendations. The analyst will utilize analytics tools, data systems, and AI to create dashboards and insight products focused on workforce trends, organizational health, employee experience, talent outcomes, and People Team effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess analytical judgment, curiosity, and a solid understanding of People team operations.

Requirements

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.
SQL proficiency and experience with large, complex datasets.
Working knowledge of data architecture, models, quality, and analytics workflows.
Familiarity with Workday, Greenhouse, Qualtrics, or similar platforms.
Sound judgment with sensitive employee data, including privacy, accuracy, and ethical use.

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.