People Analytics Analyst

Apply data science and statistical analysis to HR data to generate insights that inform talent strategy, workforce planning, retention, and organizational effectiveness decisions. Build HR dashboards, develop predictive attrition models, analyze compensation equity, and design employee survey analytics programs. Translate complex workforce data into compelling narratives and recommendations for HR leadership and business executives.

Median salary: $108,000. Projected growth to 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by data-driven HR decision-making adoption. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $108,000
Entry-level: $70,000 - $88,000
Senior: $158,000+
Growth by 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by data-driven HR decision-making adoption
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Mostly Remote
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 50% Team / 50% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: High

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 2-4 years
Years to senior: 5-8 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $55,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

HR Data Analysis (Python / R / SQL)
People Analytics Dashboards (Tableau / Power BI / Visier)
Predictive Attrition & Flight Risk Modelling
Compensation Equity Analysis
Organizational Network Analysis
Employee Survey Design & Analysis

Soft skills

Analytical Thinking
Data Storytelling
Statistical Reasoning
Written Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical complexity: High

Typical career path