Sr Analyst, People Research

Disney Disney · Media · Worker Location, United States · Remote

This role focuses on people research and analytics within a large media and entertainment company. The analyst will translate business questions into research designs, analyze large datasets using tools like Python, R, and SQL, and communicate insights through visualizations and storytelling. The emphasis is on applying behavioral science principles to understand and improve employee experience and inform business decisions, rather than building AI models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Translate complex business questions into structured research and analytical approaches.
  2. Design and execute research initiatives leveraging behavioral science principles.
  3. Analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
  4. Develop and standardize front-end research processes, ensuring consistency and scalability.
  5. Implement and maintain data governance and quality control standards across projects.

Skills

Required

  • research methodology
  • applied analytics
  • Python
  • R
  • SQL
  • data visualization
  • process design
  • standardization
  • data governance
  • quality control
  • critical thinking
  • problem solving
  • stakeholder management
  • communication
  • time management
  • organizational skills

Nice to have

  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Talent Market Intelligence
  • Qualtrics
  • Cognos
  • qualitative research
  • advanced statistical methods
  • workforce analytics
  • HR processes