Senior Analyst, People Research

The Walt Disney Company

People Insights Partner driving impactful, data-driven solutions for employee experience at The Walt Disney Company. Collaborating across various teams to derive insights from workforce data.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,800 - $154,300 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

research methodologyapplied analyticsdata analysisPythonRSQLdata visualizationstatistical methodsbehavioral science principlesdata governance

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementcritical thinkingcuriosityadaptabilitytime managementorganizational skillsproblem solvingcollaborationstorytelling

Tools & Technologies

QualtricsCognosdata systemsdashboardsvisualizationsanalytics toolssurvey systemsTalent Market IntelligenceHR processesworkforce analytics

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionDE&ILearning & Developmentorganizational researchdata-driven decisionsemerging technologiesresearch workflowsdata quality controlcomplex datasetsbusiness insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CognosPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate complex business questions into structured research and analytical approaches.
Design and execute research initiatives leveraging behavioral science principles.
Analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
Develop and standardize front-end research processes, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Implement and maintain data governance and quality control standards across projects.
Build dashboards, visualizations, and storytelling outputs to communicate insights effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align insights with business priorities.
Stay current on emerging technologies and quickly adopt new tools to enhance analytics capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong foundation in research methodology and applied analytics.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and visualization platforms.
Ability to synthesize insights from large datasets and communicate findings clearly.
Skilled in process design and standardization for research workflows.
Strong curiosity and adaptability to learn new technologies quickly.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Skilled at extracting and using analytical insights to influence data-driven decisions.
Proven experience conducting complex analysis using multiple data sources.
Understanding of data systems’ infrastructure and integration points.
Strong critical thinking skills; ability to ask relevant questions and solve complex problems creatively.
Networking skills to build consultative relationships and support collaboration.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Passion for continuous learning and staying current on industry trends.
Advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Science, or related field (preferred).
Experience with Talent Market Intelligence (preferred).
Experience with Qualtrics or similar survey systems (preferred).
Experience with Cognos (preferred).
Experience facilitating and note-taking qualitative research (preferred).
Familiarity with advanced statistical methods and workforce analytics (preferred).
Experience applying behavioral science principles to organizational research (preferred).
Demonstrated understanding of HR processes (e.g. Talent Acquisition, DE&I, Learning & Development, etc.) (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits