Lead Data Analyst

About Gusto

At Gusto were on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stufflike payroll health insurance 401(k)s and HRso owners can focus on their craft and customers. With teams in Denver San Francisco and New York were proud to support more than 400000 small businesses across the country and were building a workplace that represents and celebrates the customers we serve. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.

About the Role:

Were looking for a highly skilled Workforce Management (WFM) Data Analyst to revolutionize our reporting and data integration this pivotal role youll be instrumental in developing automated reporting solutions and seamless data integrations across various applications to accurately determine workload and optimize our workforce.

As a WFM Data Analyst focusing on automation and integration youll be a key player in enhancing our operational efficiency and decision-making. Youll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including the WFM CX Strategy Biz Tech and Operational Leaders to deliver critical insights. Leveraging your deep expertise in data analysis WFM principles and automation tools youll transform raw data into actionable intelligence driving continuous improvement in our staffing performance monitoring and overall customer experience.

About the Team:

The CX Data & Insights team at Gusto is dedicated to providing actionable insights and streamlined reporting for our CX org. We drive process improvements enhance performance and optimize tools to enrich both employee and customer experiences. As a member of this team you will shape strategy and develop scalable processes that continuously elevate the CX landscape.

Heres what youll do day-to-day:

• Driving Automation & Integration: Design develop and maintain automated reporting solutions for WFM metrics across multiple platforms. Establish and optimize data integrations between various applications to ensure accurate and timely workload determination and data feeds.
• Strategic Data Analysis: Advocate for a data-driven approach collaborating closely with WFM partners to drive impactful decisions. Analyze workforce performance data identifying trends forecasting needs and providing recommendations for operational improvements.
• Data Modeling & Insights: Work within both structured and unstructured data environments to query dissect and assemble complex datasets. Leverage statistical modeling including linear and multivariate regressions to answer complex relational questions of causality and correlated events.
• Process Optimization & Documentation: Partner with peer groups business partners and subject matter experts to learn and document business areas/domains solving operational problems through data. Document and assess current state processes through current state future state and gap analysis.
• Reporting & Dashboard Development: Identify critical metrics and create automated dashboards to monitor business health and performance. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and deep dives of patterns and trends to drive business decisions and address business questions ensuring you determine and gather the necessary data elements to tell the story and drive outcomes.
• Project Leadership & Best Practices: Plan execute and oversee data projects providing technical leadership in a dynamic environment. Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all WFM reporting and integrated systems utilizing WFM best practices from ICMI SWPP and COPC to guide automation and integration strategies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with WFM and Operations teams to understand reporting and data integration requirements fostering strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.

Heres what were looking for:

• 4 years of experience in Data Analytics with a WFM or Customer Experience Operations focus.
• 2 years of experience with omnichannel routing systems such as Salesforce NICE CXOne.
• Expert in SQL Python and Excel capable of querying and analyzing large datasets with ease.
• Excellent communication skills able to convey findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders in a clear compelling manner.
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities using project management principles

Our cash compensation amount for this role is $104000/yearly to $132000/yearly in Denver & most major metro locations and $134000/yearly to $160000/yearly for San Francisco & New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver San Francisco and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles Gustos subsidiary whose physical office is in Scottsdale.

Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.

When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office a secure reliable and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses you will find a home at Gusto.

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