People Analyst

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

The HR People Analyst 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 People 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.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• • 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
  • 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 HR 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 
  • 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.
  • 2-5 years’ experience directly related to the specified responsibilities.
  • 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 with SQL, R, or Python

While this position is open to remote candidates across the U.S., we will prioritize those who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington, VA two days a week.

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 over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

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
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 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 ($70,000-85,000), 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: [email protected]. 

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.

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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.