People Analytics Business Partner

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

Block’s People Analytics team provides actionable insights and research-backed recommendations that drive better people decisions across Block. Our Analytics Business Partnership group works as internal consultants, providing evidence-based assessment, diagnostics, and strategic advising to leaders and partners throughout our People team. We’re looking for a data-driven internal consultant with expertise in quantitative analysis and organizational science. You should excel in translating complex data into actionable strategies and facilitating collaboration between technical and non-technical teams to enhance data-focused practices in our People operations. You will report to the Head of Strategic People Research & Analytics Partnerships.

You Will: 

Strategic Consulting

• Be an internal consultant, translating client teams’ business needs into metrics and analytics projects in collaboration with the Strategic People Research & Data Science and People Analytics Platform teams.
• Engage with client teams to understand and prioritize strategic goals, ensuring alignment with People Analytics (PA) roadmap decisions.

Analytics and Data Management

• Use statistical analysis and related tools (e.g., R, Python) to drive analytics and recommendations based on data from SQL, People systems (e.g., HRIS, ATS), and self-service BI and analytics tools.
• Respond to complex inbound PA JIRA requests from client teams.
• Collaborate to automate or streamline data collection processes, enhancing operating efficiencies.
• Work on special projects supporting People team priorities.

Stakeholder and Project Management

• Manage people analytics projects, balancing business impact with project prioritization.
• Be a liaison between the BU and central PA team, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.

Communication

• Deliver analytical results to diverse audiences, explaining statistical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Promote the adoption of centralized PA tools among client teams.

Qualifications

You Have: 

• 5+ years' experience as an internal or external consultant or analyst focused on generating and communicating evidence-based recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• 1-2+ years experience in data gathering and interpretation, with proficiency in moderately complex statistical analysis.
• 2+ years experience in an analytics role working with large data sets, with a background in analytics, management consulting, sales operations, finance, compensation, or related fields.
• Project management experience, engaging directly with enterprise-level clients and stakeholders.
• Highly proficient skills in SQL, data visualization tools, and Excel or Google Sheets.

Even Better:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree and 5 years' relevant experience in People Analytics., Master's degree and 3 years' relevant experience, a PhD, or equivalent work experience in a field emphasizing organizational science and quantitative analysis (e.g., org psychology or behavior, economics, statistics, public policy).
• Experience with statistical analysis and relevant software/programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS, Stata)
• Experience with analysis, research, or consulting on employee assessment, selection, or related topics
• Experience working with data from People tech platforms—e.g., HRIS, ATS, workforce analytics tools.
• Experience in the tech or finance industry.

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.