People Data Analyst

Braze • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

As a part of the Braze People team, the People Analytics team plays a pivotal role in supporting Braze in making data driven people decisions. The People Data Analyst will work collaboratively to help teams garner insights on programs, policies, and procedures by building reports, dashboards, and doing ad-hoc analysis. This role will report to the Manager, People Analytics & Solutions, and sits within the People Operations function, but will also have the opportunity to work closely with all People team functions and our Growth (BI & Data Engineering) and IT departments.

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior experience in an HR Analytics role or masters degree in applicable field +1 year experience
• Proficient in SQL and experience transforming data in a database (Snowflake experience a plus)
• Proficient in at least one language for data analysis (preferably Python)
• Experience building dashboards using a visualization tool such as Looker (preference), Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
• Experience in transforming data into actionable insights and consulting with key stakeholders for support business needs
• Extremely strong and consistent attention to detail and accuracy, completeness, and thoroughness of work
• Experience building reports within an HR system such as Workday, Greenhouse, etc.
• Professional maturity and discretion when dealing with sensitive data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver on data needs
• Self-sufficient with the ability to manage own workload and priorities

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral member of the People Data & Analytics team, collaborating on reporting and analytics needs.
• Maintain current Workday and Looker dashboards, proactively building improvements that drive scalability & sustainability.
• Continuously audit our data pipeline to ensure accuracy between our systems (Workday, Greenhouse, & Snowflake).
• Design and implement reports, dashboards, and analysis of the people data, transforming it into actionable insights for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to design data solutions to meet their strategic needs.
• Respond to reporting requests through our ticking system in a timely manner.
• Extract and transform data in preparation for advanced modeling & statistical analysis
• Maintain a thorough understanding of our data governance and abide by our security and sharing standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that may include equity
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
• A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level