People Insights Data Partner

October 17, 2026

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<p>Are you passionate about using data to drive business decisions and fuel company growth? Do you have a knack for translating complex data into actionable insights? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. At Gusto, we are seeking a People Insights Data Partner to join our dynamic and collaborative team. As a key member of our People team, you will play a critical role in driving our data strategy and providing valuable insights to help us attract, retain, and develop top talent. If you are a data-driven problem solver with a strong understanding of human resources and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Develop and implement an overall data strategy for the People team at Gusto. Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends and patterns in employee behavior, performance, and engagement. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Business Operations, to identify data needs and develop solutions to address business challenges. Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track key HR metrics and provide insights to leadership. Conduct in-depth analysis and present findings and recommendations to senior management. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in data analysis and human resources to continuously improve data-driven decision making. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify key questions and hypotheses to be tested using data. Identify and implement new tools and technologies to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting processes. Train and support HR team members on data analysis techniques and tools. Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and security of data. Serve as a subject matter expert on HR data and provide guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization. Act as a strategic partner to the People team, providing insights and recommendations to support the company's talent strategy and goals. Proactively identify and address data quality issues to ensure the integrity of the data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement experiments and A/B tests to measure the impact of HR initiatives. Participate in the development and implementation of new HR programs and initiatives, leveraging data to inform decisions and measure success.</p><p>Gusto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</p>

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