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People OperationsMountain View, CA (HQ)
About X:
X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory with a mission of inventing and launching “moonshot” technologies that could someday make the world a radically better place. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal: 10x impact on the world’s most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup. As an innovation engine, X focuses on repeatedly turning breakthrough-technology ideas into the foundations for large, sustainable businesses.
About the role:
The People Programs, Operations & Data team is the engine of X’s People Team, responsible for designing and delivering employee lifecycle experiences from hire to exit. We are a small, scrappy team that focuses on three core pillars: 1) Core People Programs (such as performance management, rewards & recognition), 2) HR Operations, and 3) People Data, Tools, and Automation.
As a Technical People Operations Analyst, your primary responsibilities will be in two focus areas:
- Managing People Data, Tools, & Automation (e.g., analysis & reporting using SQL, creating and maintaining automation scripts & tools, and building insightful dashboards).
- Executing & Improving HR Operations processes (e.g., employee onboarding and exits).
The time you spend in each of these areas will vary significantly. Some days will be focused on operational tasks with no technical work, while others may be spent exclusively on deep technical work, all driven by the immediate needs of the business. Your challenge is to connect these two worlds—using your analytical skills & insights to improve the operational processes you manage.
Our ideal candidate is a curious analyst, detail-oriented operator, and a natural process-improver. You enjoy learning and thrive in a small-team, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift daily. You are excited and motivated by the challenge to improve the employee experience and contribute to X's culture, while being eager to deepen your technical skills.
How you will make 10X impact:
- Design, build, and maintain key people data dashboards & reports to track metrics and identify insights around the end-to-end employee experience (from hiring to exit).
- Own and execute critical day-to-day HR operational processes (e.g., managing onboarding workflows and processing employee exits), with a constant eye for identifying process improvements.
- Perform ad-hoc data analysis to help answer critical business questions about our workforce.
- Maintain existing automation scripts and contribute to more complex coding projects, in partnership with the team's tech lead.
- Act as a thought partner in improving the employee experience, analyzing our processes from both experiential (human-centric) and technical (automation, tools) standpoint.
- Getting involved beyond the technical work and connecting with the broader X community.
What you should have:
- 3 years of data analysis experience, including high proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker Studio, Tableau).
- 2 years of experience with a scripting language (e.g., Python, Google Apps Script, JavaScript) and a strong desire to grow your technical ability.
- Proven ability to perform repeatable operational tasks with exceptional speed and accuracy.
- Experience and comfort with using AI tools for analysis, coding, or process improvement.
- A strong learning mindset and a proactive, curious approach to solving problems.
It'd be great if you had these:
- Experience working with People/HR data and systems (e.g., data from Workday, Greenhouse, or other HRIS/ATS platforms).
- Experience partnering with and presenting data-driven insights to senior leaders and stakeholders.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $107,000 - $150,000 bonus equity benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Workplace
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at x-accommodation-request@x.team.
