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Remote People Analyst jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed teams, and technology-forward organizations in sectors like software, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include Block, GitLab, and HARVEY. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
About the Role
As a Senior People Analytics Analyst, you will enable informed workforce decisions by delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful insights. You will analyze workforce data and provide objective analysis, context, and recommendations that support leaders in determining appropriate actions related to engagement, retention, workforce planning, diversity, and talent development.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver clear, objective people analytics insights that support leaders in evaluating options and determining actions
- Analyze workforce trends and drivers related to engagement, development, retention, demographics, recruiting, and workforce planning
- Consult with HR and business stakeholders to define research questions, analytical approaches, and success measures aligned to business needs
- Conduct advanced analytics, including predictive, diagnostic, and scenario-based analyses, to inform strategic and operational discussions
- Lead the design, build, and maintenance of our HR semantic layer in Looker using LookML
- Standardize core metric calculations such as headcount, turnover, and internal mobility so all dashboards and AI tools share a single source of truth
- Develop dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations that present insights, trade-offs, and implications
- Ensure ethical, transparent, and compliant use of people data, including data privacy, security, and bias considerations
- Apply data governance best practices to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and trust
- Automate and streamline recurring analyses and reporting to improve efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and vendors to improve data accessibility, reliability, and analytical capabilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to analysts by sharing best practices in analytics, data interpretation, and storytelling
- Support the continuous improvement of people analytics tools, methods, and processes
- Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
- 4+ years of experience in analytics, with a focus on people/workforce analytics, statistical analysis, or predictive modeling
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, Workday reporting and advanced Excel
- Strong experience with data visualization and storytelling tools (e.g., Qlik, Visier, or similar)
- Working knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and analytical methods
- Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and objectively to non-technical audiences
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., I/O Psychology, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science)
- Experience working with Workday HCM and related HR processes, including report development
- Familiarity with data preparation and analytics tools such as Alteryx
- Experience analyzing HR, Payroll, Benefits, and/or Finance data, preferably in retail or large service-based organizations
- Exposure to workforce forecasting, experimentation, or advanced statistical techniques
This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
About the Role
As a Senior People Analytics Analyst, you will enable informed workforce decisions by delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful insights. You will analyze workforce data and provide objective analysis, context, and recommendations that support leaders in determining appropriate actions related to engagement, retention, workforce planning, diversity, and talent development.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver clear, objective people analytics insights that support leaders in evaluating options and determining actions
- Analyze workforce trends and drivers related to engagement, development, retention, demographics, recruiting, and workforce planning
- Consult with HR and business stakeholders to define research questions, analytical approaches, and success measures aligned to business needs
- Conduct advanced analytics, including predictive, diagnostic, and scenario-based analyses, to inform strategic and operational discussions
- Lead the design, build, and maintenance of our HR semantic layer in Looker using LookML
- Standardize core metric calculations such as headcount, turnover, and internal mobility so all dashboards and AI tools share a single source of truth
- Develop dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations that present insights, trade-offs, and implications
- Ensure ethical, transparent, and compliant use of people data, including data privacy, security, and bias considerations
- Apply data governance best practices to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and trust
- Automate and streamline recurring analyses and reporting to improve efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and vendors to improve data accessibility, reliability, and analytical capabilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to analysts by sharing best practices in analytics, data interpretation, and storytelling
- Support the continuous improvement of people analytics tools, methods, and processes
- Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
- 4+ years of experience in analytics, with a focus on people/workforce analytics, statistical analysis, or predictive modeling
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, Workday reporting and advanced Excel
- Strong experience with data visualization and storytelling tools (e.g., Qlik, Visier, or similar)
- Working knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and analytical methods
- Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and objectively to non-technical audiences
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., I/O Psychology, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science)
- Experience working with Workday HCM and related HR processes, including report development
- Familiarity with data preparation and analytics tools such as Alteryx
- Experience analyzing HR, Payroll, Benefits, and/or Finance data, preferably in retail or large service-based organizations
- Exposure to workforce forecasting, experimentation, or advanced statistical techniques
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote people analyst jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL for querying HR and workforce databases
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Hands-on work with HRIS platforms including Workday or similar systems
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business analytics, statistics, or a related field
- Ability to translate complex workforce data into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with survey design, employee listening tools, or engagement measurement methodologies
Tips for Your Remote People Analyst Job Search
Show async communication skills up front
Remote people analyst roles require clear written communication across time zones. Include a sample report, dashboard write-up, or analysis memo in your application materials so hiring managers can see how you present findings without a live walk-through.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote people analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Highlight distributed-team tool fluency
Remote employers screen for comfort with the tools their people analytics teams actually use: Workday, Visier, Tableau, or SQL for data, and Slack or Notion for async collaboration. Name them explicitly in your resume and cover letter.
Prepare for a remote-work interview round
Many remote people analyst interviews include a take-home data exercise designed to assess independent judgment and presentation quality. Treat your write-up as a finished deliverable, not a draft, because that is exactly how remote teams will evaluate your day-to-day output.
Remote People Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote people analyst job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams, which are the most consistent hirers of remote people analysts. These employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with async workflows. Strong proficiency in tools like Workday, Visier, or SQL matters, and a portfolio showing you've turned workforce data into decisions you can walk someone through will set you apart.
Which companies hire remote people analysts?
Remote people analyst roles are posted by Block, GitLab, and HARVEY and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The majority are remote-first technology companies, distributed HR-tech firms, and large enterprises with global or multi-site workforces that run their people analytics function centrally.
Can you get a remote people analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level people analyst roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one with less in-person guidance. Remote-first SaaS companies and HR-tech startups are the most open to candidates earlier in their careers. A portfolio project analyzing real or publicly available workforce data, combined with demonstrated comfort with async communication tools, can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote people analyst jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated analytical skills, tool proficiency, and tangible results as heavily as a degree, particularly at companies with less formal hiring structures. A background in HR, industrial-organizational psychology, or data analytics is common, but candidates who can show hands-on work with people data, clear reporting, and business impact often compete effectively without a traditional four-year credential.
Which industries hire the most remote people analysts?
The sectors hiring the most remote people analysts are Technology & Software, Retail, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams and centralized HR functions, which makes remote people analytics work both practical and in demand.
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