People Operations Analyst Jobs

People Operations Analyst jobs are open across tech, healthcare, financial services, and professional services, from entry-level to senior analyst, with specializations in HR data analytics, workforce planning, and HRIS administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles389+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCVS Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Human Resources Analyst IV - Fire Department
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Human Resources Analyst IV - Fire Department
Baltimore County, MD
Towson, Maryland
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$97k - $106k/yr
Bachelor's degree in psychology
51-200

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Human Resources Systems Analyst V
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Human Resources Systems Analyst V
Hackensack Meridian Health
Iselin, New Jersey
Accounting
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Analyst, Business Systems - HR
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Analyst, Business Systems - HR
Saks Global
New York, New York
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$92k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)

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People Analytics and Systems Analyst
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People Analytics and Systems Analyst
Formlabs
Somerville, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
Data Science & Analytics
$110k - $150k/yr
201-500

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Human Resources Analyst C - Specialist (OHC Training & Admin)
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Human Resources Analyst C - Specialist (OHC Training & Admin)
DOTD-Administration
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
$4,213.73 - $7,518/yr
Bachelor's degree

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People Operations Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health53
  • Marsh5
  • Intuit4
  • BNY3
  • The Home Depot3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance15
  • Education3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Science & Research2
  • Technology & Software2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in people operations analyst jobs.

  • Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or BambooHR
  • Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for workforce data analysis and reporting
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Ability to build dashboards and analyze people metrics using tools like Tableau or Power BI
  • Familiarity with HR processes including onboarding, performance management, and benefits administration
  • Experience handling confidential employee data with strong attention to accuracy and compliance

Tips for Your People Operations Analyst Job Search

Quantify your HR data work

Hiring managers for people operations analyst roles expect numbers behind your work. Replace vague statements about maintaining HRIS records with specifics: how many employees you supported, how many reports you built, or how much time a process improvement saved.

List your HRIS and analytics tools explicitly

Applicant tracking systems filter resumes on tool names. Call out every HRIS platform, survey tool, and analytics software you've used directly in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears automated screening before a recruiter reads it.

Target openings by their reporting line

People operations analyst roles sitting under a Chief People Officer differ significantly from those reporting into Finance or Business Intelligence. Read each job description carefully for who the role reports to, since that signals whether the work is HR-process-focused or heavily data-focused.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists people operations analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a workforce data case study

Many people operations analyst interviews include a take-home exercise involving an employee dataset. Practice walking through attrition analysis, headcount variance, or engagement survey results so you can explain your methodology and business interpretation clearly under time pressure.

Negotiate total compensation, not base only

Offers for people operations analyst roles often include variable components tied to company performance or HR project milestones. Ask for the full compensation breakdown before accepting, including any performance review cycle details that affect when your first increase is eligible.

People Operations Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most people operations analysts?

CVS Health, Marsh, and Intuit are hiring the most people operations analysts right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tech companies and large healthcare systems tend to post the most consistent volume of these roles.

How many people operations analyst jobs are remote?

About 72% of people operations analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed HR support. Sub-specializations in workforce analytics, HRIS reporting, and employee survey analysis tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to onboarding coordination or benefits administration more often require some on-site presence.

How do you become a people operations analyst?

Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, then build hands-on experience with at least one major HRIS platform through internships, coordinator roles, or HR generalist positions. Develop data skills in Excel or a business intelligence tool, learn to interpret people metrics like attrition and engagement scores, and work toward a PHR or SHRM-CP certification to signal professional credibility to employers.

Can you get a people operations analyst job with little experience?

Entry-level people operations analyst roles are available for candidates who can demonstrate HRIS familiarity and basic data skills, even without years of HR experience. Internships, HR coordinator positions, or coursework involving workforce analytics all help. Highlighting any experience maintaining employee records, running reports, or supporting HR projects makes a resume competitive for junior-level openings at companies building out their people analytics function.

What does the people operations analyst interview process look like?

Most people operations analyst interviews involve an initial recruiter screen followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your HR data experience and tool familiarity. A take-home exercise or live case study using an employee dataset is common at mid-stage, testing your ability to identify trends and present findings. Final rounds typically include a panel with HR business partners or cross-functional stakeholders who assess how you communicate people data to non-technical audiences.

Where can I find and apply to people operations analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to people operations analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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