Recruiting Data Analyst

Discord•San Francisco, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Discord is seeking a Recruiting Data Analyst to join their People Analytics team. This role will serve as the dedicated analytics partner to the Recruiting function, reporting to the Sr. Director of Analytics, Systems, and Operations. The analyst will leverage data to optimize hiring processes, identify bottlenecks, build predictive models, design dashboards, and conduct deep-dive analyses to measure and improve recruiting effectiveness. The teams at Discord are described as small but mighty, looking for individuals willing to take on multiple responsibilities for career growth. The company is implementing One Model as its new analytics platform, offering opportunities for creativity and influence in data sharing.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on experience in a primarily analytical role, with the ability to use data and business knowledge to solve complex problems and influence leadership decisions through storytelling.
Proficiency with SQL (e.g., Snowflake, SQL Server) and advanced expertise in Excel/Google Sheets (queries, pivot tables).
Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau and One Model preferred) with experience building dashboards and translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives.
ATS Experience (e.g., Greenhouse) and familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday.
Process mapping and systems improvement experience, with a track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions.
Experience handling confidential data with discretion, and a commitment to data governance best practices.
Collaborative team-player with a passion for Discord, gaming, and/or online communities or consumer-facing tech at scale.
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Python and/or R is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across Recruiting, People, and Finance functions to establish trust as a strategic data partner.
Collaborate with Recruiting and cross-functional leadership to gather requirements, translate business needs into analytical solutions, and deliver insights that inform strategic decision-making.
Own reporting of critical Recruiting metrics (e.g., hiring progress, recruiter productivity, pipeline health) to measure the effectiveness of our Recruiting function; proactively identify issues and provide solutions to ensure goals are met.
Create and enhance interactive dashboards and visualizations in Tableau and One Model to provide real-time insights, translating complex data into stories that are easy to understand.
Collaborate with our People data analyst to ensure a cohesive analytics strategy, unified metrics across recruiting and employee experience, and critical reporting to the CPO and Executive team.
Manage data within Greenhouse and build and maintain data pipelines using SQL (Snowflake, SQL Server, etc.).
Support data governance practices, including documentation around data access, privacy, and information flow between systems.