People Analytics Analyst

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Primary Function The People Analytics Analyst owns end to end analytics products from data source to analytical products (Apps/Dashboards/reports). The role is the subject matter expert for HCM data and reporting. It turns data from the applicant tracking system (ATS), Workday, Anaplan, Qualtrics and other HR systems into trusted, easy-to-use insights that help HR and business leaders make better decisions. The analyst works independently with little day-to-day instruction, resolves moderate to complex problems, and supports less experienced colleagues. Roles and Responsibilities Analytics products and dashboards Design, build and maintain apps, dashboards and reports in Partner with other organizations such HR Operations, People Services, TA leadership, HR Business Partner (HRBP) leaders and Finance in a consultative role to understand business questions, scope requirements, and recommend the right metrics, methods and analyses. Identify, analyze and interpret trends to support workforce and talent decisions, and recommend process improvements based on data patterns such as bottlenecks and conversion rates. Translate findings into clear, visually effective stories and present or demo them to HR, TA and business leadership. Develop templates and automation, including AI-assisted tools, for recurring requests so that common reporting is standardized and low effort to maintain. Data management, integration and governance Query, model and combine data from disparate sources (Workday, ATS, Anaplan, Qualtrics, Snowflake and the enterprise data warehouse) to deliver regular and ad hoc reporting. Work with HRIS, IT and the Enterprise Analytics team to design and support integrations and data models, and to identify opportunities to improve data management. Define and document standard metric and data definitions, and run recurring data-quality audits across systems, with remediation plans shared with partners. Monitor dashboard performance and data integrity, test and QA changes, and resolve issues quickly. Take part in the development and implementation of data governance, partnering with key stakeholders. Collaboration and growth Manage projects and priorities across multiple stakeholders, adjusting as business needs change. Coach and support less experienced team members and partners in using data and tools effectively. Apply sound statistical understanding so that insights are accurate, and pilot predictive approaches where they add value. Keep learning new tools and methods, including AI and advanced analytics, and bring improvements to the team. Skills and Job Requirements Required Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience in data analytics and visualization, business intelligence or analytical consulting; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience. Proven ability to use data, analytics and business knowledge to solve moderate to complex business problems. Hands-on experience with Tableau (or an equivalent data visualization tool), strong SQL skills against a relational database and AI integrated workflows (Ex. Claude/Devin/Cortex -> Git -> Products). Experience combining data from multiple systems into reliable reporting, with attention to data quality. Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences and to influence stakeholders. Experience getting to a first working version, gathering real-world feedback, and iterating, with a continuous improvement mindset. HR or talent analytics experience, and familiarity with Workday (reporting, Prism or integrations) and ATS data. Preferred Master’s degree. Experience with Snowflake or a cloud data warehouse. R or Python. Experience with project management tools and with AI or automation tools applied to analytics. Level Expectations (Professional 3) Scope: A seasoned professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Complexity: Works on problems of diverse scope; demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques; networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Communication: Builds important internal and external relationships through advanced communication skills; influences and negotiates effectively. Supervision: Receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments; occasional management direction and review of activities and priorities. Decision making: Independently resolves moderate to more complex problems; supports less experienced team members in making effective decisions. Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. Accommodation & Accessibility Notice: Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at HRHelpNow@intusurg.com. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.