People Data Analyst

This is a Level 2 position. Cleo has 5 internal levels of competency within Analytics. See our skills framework for how we differentiate on seniority.

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

About Cleo

People come to Cleo to do work that matters. Every day, we empower people to build a life beyond their next paycheck, building a beloved AI that enables you to forge your own path toward financial well-being.

Backed by some of the best-known investors in tech, we’ve reached millions of people to support them throughout their financial lives. We're hitting headlines too. This year, Forbes named us as one of their Next Billion Dollar Startups, and we were crowned the 'Hottest Tech Scaleup' at the Europas.

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About The Role:

As a Data Analyst on the People Analytics team, you’ll play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making across our HR and People functions. Your primary responsibility will be to analyze and interpret employee data, providing insights that support key initiatives like performance management, employee engagement, and retention. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to create actionable reports, develop dashboards, and identify trends that inform strategic business decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You'll be at the forefront of transforming raw data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making across the People function. You’ll work closely with HR and People Operations to analyze employee data, develop dashboards, and create reports that track key metrics such as retention, engagement, and performance. Your work will provide the foundation for data-driven initiatives aimed at improving employee experience and business outcomes.

You'll dig into large datasets to identify patterns and trends, providing actionable insights that support workforce planning, organizational design, and performance management. You’ll also collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data collection methods and ensure that the data you’re working with is accurate, reliable, and aligned with our business needs.

Beyond reporting, you’ll be instrumental in optimizing our people analytics framework, helping to ensure that the systems and processes in place are scalable and adaptable as the company grows. Additionally, you’ll play a critical role in cross-functional projects, providing robust analysis that supports initiatives like diversity efforts, talent acquisition, and employee development. Whether you're delivering insights on attrition or presenting data on team performance, your work will help inform strategic decisions and operational improvements across the company.

What You'll Need:

• 2+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within HR, People Analytics, or a similar field.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.
• Experience building and maintaining dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Mode).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience working with HR metrics and understanding of HR processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Python or R for data analysis.
• Previous experience working with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, BambooHR).
• Understanding of statistical analysis techniques.

This is an AX2 position as described in our public skills framework. 

What do you get for all your hard work?

• A competitive compensation package (base + equity). You can view our public skills framework and salary bandings here  - The band for this role is £53K-£70K
• Work at a fast-growing UK startup, backed by top VC firms - Sofina, Balderton, EQT Ventures - that still has a sense of its values
• A clear progression plan. We want you to keep growing. You will always have a clear development plan, built using our skills framework, and a people-manager who works hard to help you on that journey.
• Hybrid-first: Join our hybrid-first team, where we blend the best of both remote and in-office work. We expect our team members to be in our London office 1-2 times a week. On Thursdays, we buy you lunch but you can come to the office on whichever days work best for you!
• And the rest!
  • Performance reviews every 8 months, with generous pay increases and equity top-ups for high performers
  • Private Medical Insurance, dental cover, life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave + 1 additional day for every year you spend at Cleo (+ public holidays)
  • 6% employer-matched pension
  • 1 month paid sabbatical after 4 years at Cleo
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Access to Learnerbly, Reforge, and other L&D portals
  • Online mental health support via Spill
  • We'll pay for your OpenAI subscription
  • Regular socials and activities, online and in-person
  • And more! Check out our full benefits package

UK App access: The Cleo app is no longer downloadable in the UK. Why? 99% of our users are based in the US – where financial health is often overlooked. We’ve shifted our focus to where we can provide the most value and make the greatest impact for users. We’ll be returning to support UK users in the future.