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An overview of this role
As a Senior People Analytics Analyst, you'll help GitLab use people data to make clear, informed decisions. The People Technology & Analytics Job Family owns the technology and reporting solutions that support GitLab's People team. Working in partnership with the People Leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll shape and deliver analytics solutions with a data-first mindset, from scalable reporting and advanced statistical analysis to survey strategy and workflow automation.
You don't need extensive GitLab or DevOps knowledge when you join. GitLab's onboarding and training program will provide the context you need to succeed in this role.
What you’ll do
Design, develop, and continuously improve reporting and dashboard solutions that meet cross-functional business needs.
Translate technical outputs into clear visualizations, summaries, and actionable insights for business stakeholders.
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Write advanced SQL to build, validate, and maintain scalable data models with reusable business logic, and troubleshoot data quality issues.
Collaborate with the Data team to manage data pipelines, automate manual workflows, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scale using artificial intelligence (AI) and other methods.
Apply statistical methods, including regression, forecasting, hypothesis testing, and survival analysis, to identify meaningful trends in people data.
Serve as a subject matter expert for surveys at GitLab, including survey design consultation, platform configuration, implementation, factor analysis, text analysis, trend identification, and results analysis.
Own people analytics intake and office hours, helping stakeholders frame business questions, triage requests, and get value from existing reporting solutions.
Create and maintain clear documentation for data definitions, business rules, analytical methods, and reporting solutions.
What you’ll bring
Experience in analytics, preferably within People Analytics, Recruiting Analytics, or a closely related function.
Experience developing reports and dashboards with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms.
Advanced SQL skills, including experience building and maintaining analytical data models in large-scale relational databases.
Proficiency in R or Python for statistical analysis, data preparation, and workflow automation.
Experience designing, implementing, and analyzing team member surveys.
Strong data visualization and storytelling skills, with the ability to develop and deliver presentations for senior and executive audiences.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce well-organized reference materials.
Experience with Workday reporting and data extraction, people systems such as Greenhouse or Culture Amp, or AI experimentation and automation in analytics workflows is helpful but not required.
About the team
The People Technology & Analytics Job Family owns the technology and reporting solutions at GitLab. Working in partnership with the People Leadership team, the group plays both a strategic and tactical role in setting the direction for GitLab's people technology and analytics strategy. The team helps stakeholders use reliable data, clear reporting, and scalable processes to make informed decisions.
How GitLab will support you
Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
United States Salary Range
$115,000—$194,000 USD
How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees
Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
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GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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