Senior People Analytics Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><p>GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.</p> <p>The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values&nbsp;and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI">Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.</p> <p>*<em>Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.</em></p></div><h2><strong>An overview of this role</strong></h2> <p>As a Senior People Analytics Analyst, you'll help GitLab use people data to make clear, informed decisions. The People Technology &amp; 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and continuously improve reporting and dashboard solutions that meet cross-functional business needs.</li> <li>Translate technical outputs into clear visualizations, summaries, and actionable insights for business stakeholders.</li> <li>Write advanced SQL to build, validate, and maintain scalable data models with reusable business logic, and troubleshoot data quality issues.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Apply statistical methods, including regression, forecasting, hypothesis testing, and survival analysis, to identify meaningful trends in people data.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Own people analytics intake and office hours, helping stakeholders frame business questions, triage requests, and get value from existing reporting solutions.</li> <li>Create and maintain clear documentation for data definitions, business rules, analytical methods, and reporting solutions.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Experience in analytics, preferably within People Analytics, Recruiting Analytics, or a closely related function.</li> <li>Experience developing reports and dashboards with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms.</li> <li>Advanced SQL skills, including experience building and maintaining analytical data models in large-scale relational databases.</li> <li>Proficiency in R or Python for statistical analysis, data preparation, and workflow automation.</li> <li>Experience designing, implementing, and analyzing team member surveys.</li> <li>Strong data visualization and storytelling skills, with the ability to develop and deliver presentations for senior and executive audiences.</li> <li>Clear written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce well-organized reference materials.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>About the team</strong></h2> <p>The People Technology &amp; 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.</p> <h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/" target="_blank">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/" target="_blank">Flexible Paid Time Off</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging." target="_blank">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/" target="_blank">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/" target="_blank">Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave" target="_blank">Parental leave</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment" target="_blank">Home office</a> support</li> </ul> <p>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 <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups">underrepresented groups</a> 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.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><e