Senior Analyst, People Analytics

Date Posted: June 12th, 2026

There are 1 openings for this job profile.

Internal Only, In-line Promotion. Note: In the case of in-line promotions where there is an expansion of responsibilities for the incumbent in the role, which would result in the incumbent being displaced if another person were to take that position, we will not interview for the role.

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of  higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives. 

What We’re Looking For:

The Senior Analyst, People Analytics plays an integral role on the People Analytics team by deriving, synthesizing, and presenting insights from our human capital data. These insights influence crucial problem solving and decision making for the HR team and business leaders across 2U. The Senior Analyst, People Analytics is responsible for partnering with the people SLT and 2U business leaders to design and implement data-driven people analytics initiatives. The Senior Analyst is a proactive and autonomous individual contributor who can apply people analytics industry best practices, stakeholder feedback, and technical acumen to a variety of people analytics projects. A key difference between the Senior Analyst position and the Analyst position is that Senior Analysts are expected to operate with a higher degree of autonomy and to be capable of supporting programs that are larger, higher visibility, and/or more complex. 

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• With limited manager oversight, support 2U in developing data, reporting, and analytics in ways that support attracting, onboarding, retaining, and developing top employees
• Effectively handle confidential employee data with care, respect, and privacy
• Deliver excellent customer service in response to people analytics requests by proactively delivering accurate, timely, and actionable people insights to our customers
• Support efforts to improve data fluency, empowering stakeholders to effectively understand, interpret and apply data
• Build and execute surveys across the employee lifecycle
• Retrieve data from both systems (e.g. Workday, Greenhouse) and databases (e.g. Snowflake) using a combination of report building and SQL queries; collaborate with the HRIS team to ensure reliability and validity of information and reports and craft strategy around data governance and security
• Use reporting and analytics tools to maintain, improve, and develop people analytics products through a lens of data storytelling
• Lead, develop, and grow a partnership with 2U business leaders to provide them with the insights they need to effectively understand and action people data
• Interpret and communicate complex analytical principles in simplistic terms to varied audiences through formal reports and/or meeting presentations to stakeholders 
• Autonomously lead relevant people analytics projects (i.e. employee listening, data governance, data fluency, etc.), serving as a project manager and technical resource
• Mentor people analysts in technical and soft skills development, serving as a culture ambassador for the people analytics team
• Apply people analytics industry best practices, stakeholder feedback, and technical acumen to a variety of people analytics products

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Relevant degree in Economics, Computer Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Statistics, Data Analytics, Human Resource Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive people analytics experience
• Expert proficiency in Google Sheets, Slides, and Forms; advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint also critical.
• Working knowledge of Workday, Greenhouse, Snowflake, and Tableau, or the proven ability to learn and master new systems quickly.
• Working knowledge of employee listening survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics, WorkTango)
• Demonstrable creativity; the capacity to produce aesthetically professional visuals, and an aptitude for compelling and persuasive storytelling.
• The ability to “zoom in” and “out”, balancing detail with informed strategic perspective.
• Strong HR acumen; a sound understanding of each component of the employee lifecycle
• Superior written and verbal communication, with experience presenting professionally and translating technical projects to non-technical stakeholders.
• Intrinsic drive to exceed defined expectations and objectives, and the energy to constantly pursue optimization and people analytics innovation.
• Recommended: Experience in complex people analytics tools and techniques (i.e. predictive analytics, advanced survey design, R, Python, SQL, text analysis, etc.)

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide millions of learners and counting with access to world-class higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. 

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($130,000 - $145,000), with potential bonus eligibility.  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: recruitingaccommodations@2u.com. 

About 2U

2U partners with the world's top universities and companies to develop and deliver education programs that accelerate careers and transform lives. Through partnerships with the world’s leading colleges, universities, and companies, 2U delivers thousands of online programs to millions of learners worldwide on edX, its global learning platform. From executive education and professional credentialing to master’s degree programs and free, open courses, 2U transforms how top institutions deliver workforce-aligned online education, enabling professionals to advance without pausing their careers. Learn more at 2U.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.