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Senior Analyst, People Insights

New York, NY · Hybrid

$96K - $127K/yr

Proactively identify opportunities to evolve the people analytics function through better tools, methods, and insight generation * Present findings through clear, compelling storytelling tailored to ...

Position Summary The HR People Insights Manager partners with a team of HR professionals focused on transforming workforce data into actionable insights. This role combines strategic HR knowledge ...

Position Summary The HR People Insights Manager partners with a team of HR professionals focused on transforming workforce data into actionable insights. This role combines strategic HR knowledge ...

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How much do people insight jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for people insight in the United States is $17.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the People Insight position, and why are they important?

To excel in a People Insight role, expertise in data analysis, human resources management, and organizational psychology is essential, often supported by relevant degrees or experience in HR analytics. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and survey software is commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and effective communication help bridge the gap between data trends and actionable strategies. These competencies enable professionals to provide meaningful insights that drive informed people decisions and enhance workplace culture.

What is a People Insight?

A People Insight job involves analyzing employee data to understand workforce trends, improve engagement, and support business decisions. Professionals in this role collect and interpret data from surveys, performance metrics, and other sources to provide actionable recommendations. Their insights help organizations enhance employee experience, drive retention, and optimize HR strategies. They often collaborate with HR, leadership, and data teams to align findings with business goals.

What are some typical challenges faced in a People Insight role?

One of the main challenges in a People Insight position is translating complex workforce data into clear, actionable recommendations for HR and business leaders. You may also encounter difficulties ensuring data accuracy and maintaining confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive employee information. Collaboration across multiple departments is common, requiring you to communicate findings in a way that is understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Successfully navigating these challenges allows you to make a measurable impact on organizational strategy and employee experience.

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Senior Analyst, People Insights

Dow Jones

New York, NY • Hybrid

$96K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Dow Jones rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 19 rated publishing


Job description

Job Description:

Senior Analyst, People Insights

About the Role

Our People Insights team is seeking a Senior Analyst, People Insights, who will report to the Sr. Manager, People Insights.

You will serve as an active partner across all our HR functions, driving a data-driven approach by generating accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and analytics to facilitate informed and strategic decision making. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for data analysis and HR, to contribute to the success of our organization. In addition to strong reporting and visualization, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills, we expect familiarity with People systems, data, and processes.

You Will:

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify priority workforce questions and translate them into clear analytical plans and useful insights.
  • Extract, manipulate, and analyze people's data from multiple sources to create and maintain reports and dashboards that can drive data-based decision making.
  • Design, build, and maintain a variety of reports, including standard, custom and ad-hoc reports to meet business needs.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data by performing regular data audits and validations to identify and correct any discrepancies.
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance reporting processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Support all DJ corporate and business functions globally by providing them with accurate data and reports (ad hoc and recurring) in a timely manner.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to evolve the people analytics function through better tools, methods, and insight generation
  • Present findings through clear, compelling storytelling tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences, using data to influence decisions and action
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations while handling sensitive employee data.

You Have:

  • A strong interest in HR Analytics and People Insights
  • 4+ years of experience in HR, analytics and/or a related area
  • Experience with data manipulation, reporting, and visualization using Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, or other relevant tools
  • Ability to understand or learn people and business needs, propose appropriate data and reporting diagnostics and solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, as well as work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism
  • A proactive and self-driven attitude with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and processes
  • Experience synthesizing complex analyses into clear insights, executive-ready narratives and recommendations for stakeholders
  • Good understanding of the People functions and processes such as recruiting, compensation, benefits, performance management, diversity, engagement, etc.
  • Experience working with People data (e.g., hires, headcount, turnover, performance, diversity metrics) and People systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, ADP, etc.)

Preferred:

  • Experience using SQL, R, Python for data extraction & manipulation
  • Familiarity with Workday HCM or similar HRIS tools
  • Experience with ETL tools (e.g. Alteryx, Ascend, etc.) and data pipelines
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving typical data inconsistencies and anomalies (e.g., mismatch in data formats when merging files, missing data, duplicate records, etc.)
  • Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI tools to optimize analytics and automate manual processes

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Our Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

  • Paid Time Off

  • Retirement Plans

  • Comprehensive Insurance Plans

  • Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

  • Education Benefits

  • Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

  • Commuter Transit Program

  • Subscription Discounts

  • Employee Referral Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - People

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union roleBase Pay Range: 80,000.00 - 100,000.00

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.


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