People Analytics & Data Specialist

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  • Added Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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Description

Position Title: People Analytics & Data Specialist Position Classification: Regular, Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week Reports to: Senior Director, Total Rewards
Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options
Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Position Overview The People Analytics & Data Specialist is a new role responsible for defining and driving the implementation of processes for managing people-data requests, overseeing the collection and analysis of HR data, and transforming complex datasets into easy-to-understand reports and dashboards while ensuring the effective operation of HR systems and serving as a backup payroll resource. This role leads the development of workforce analytics, data visualization and analysis, data narrative strategies and stakeholder communications, and reporting mechanisms that inform organizational strategy, equity, and compliance.

In addition to analytics and systems stewardship, this role supports 401(k) administration and payroll tax oversight, partners closely with Payroll and HRIS Manager, and maintains the skills and knowledge required to step in as a fully capable payroll processor when necessary.

This role will also collaborate within and outside of our HR team to advance our strategic goals for data-driven decision making and systems optimization.

Key Responsibilities People Analytics, Data Management, and Reporting (55%)

Play a crucial role in analyzing human resources data to drive strategic decision-making and optimize talent management practices, including development, maintenance, and enhancement of people analytics metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, hiring, workforce composition, compensation trends, and more). Establish and steward a centralized library of HR metrics, definitions, and reporting standards. Conduct data analysis and visualization to support organizational understanding, planning and forecasting, compliance reporting, historical trend analyses, and leadership decision-making.

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