People Analytics Analyst
PlaidPosted 5/16/2025
People Analytics Analyst
Plaid
Job Location
Salary Range
109k - 196k USD / YEAR
Job Summary
We are seeking a People Analytics Analyst to join Plaid's team in the United States. As a key member of the People Analytics Team, you will help create the vision and build the future of Plaid’s People reporting & analysis foundation. You will deliver data analysis and support for key People initiatives, create foundational data products that analyze People data, and serve as a trusted advisor to the People Team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with data visualization platforms, SQL, Python or R, and a proven ability to scale data reports. Plaid offers flexible remote work options, $4,000/year travel stipends, and equity in a fast-growing company. We value diversity and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Job Description
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.
Plaid’s People Analytics Team is focused on leveraging data to uncover insights to make Plaid the best place to work. We do so by using reporting, analytics, & people focused solutions to support our business, enable growth, and help employees to be successful. As the second team member to the small but mighty People Analytics team, you will help create the vision and build the future of Plaid’s People reporting & analysis foundation.
This role will be responsible for identifying business needs, understanding current state systems, constructing actionable reporting, and building analyses to inform business & people decisions. If you’re interested in using your passion and skill with data, reporting, and analysis to help build out our team at Plaid.
Responsibilities
- Deliver data analysis and support for key People initiatives, including semi-annual performance evaluations, promotions, employee surveys, talent reviews, and special projects
- Create and manage foundational data products that analyze People data to identify patterns, trends, and correlations that inform strategic decision-making and drive operational efficiency
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the People Team with self-service data capabilities, enabling them to access and analyze data independently
- Partner in building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and datasets that support cross-functional analytics and strategic decision-making
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with data visualization platforms, with Tableau experience a plus
- 5+ years of experience with Excel/Google Sheets
- 2+ years of experience in SQL, Python or R
- 2+ yrs in a People Analytics, Recruiting Analytics, or other People related research or reporting role
- Proven ability to scale data reports and experience working with large and complex datasets
- Familiarity with Data Warehouse and ETL processes, connections and partnership with engineering
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
- Commitment to a high level of ownership, confidentiality, and detail
$108,528 - $195,600 a year
The target base salary for this position ranges from $108,528/year to $195,600/year. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.
Our geographic zones are as follows:
Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area
Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.
Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego
Zone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
