Senior Data & Reporting Analyst

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join

People Analytics & Research is a strong team of Data Scientists, Analysts, and Researchers. Our work is highly sought-after, and impacts stakeholders in our Employee Experience function, and across the business. This role is responsible for ensuring Airbnb HR data are delivered in a timely, accurate, and high quality manner to key stakeholders across the business.

The Difference You Will Make

We’re seeking a Senior Data & Reporting Analyst to support some of our most critical People Analytics projects — including quarterly reporting, dashboard development, and ad hoc analytics. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across Talent, Legal, Diversity & Belonging, and others in Airbnb’s Employee Experience (EX) function.

This role requires strong technical and storytelling skills — you’ll help partners access, interpret, and act on data that informs how we hire, grow, and support employees at Airbnb. If you’re passionate about employee data and want to help shape the future of Airbnb’s workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

A Typical Day

• Collaborate with Employee Experience (EX) teams (Total Rewards, Recruiting, Talent Management, HRBPs, EX Operations) and IT to understand people data needs and deliver solutions
• Leverage advanced SQL skills to extract, transform, and analyze data from our foundation, ensuring integrity and scalability in all reporting and analytics
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards that clearly communicate people-related insights
• Design and support reports using Workday Report Writer; ensure accuracy, delivery, and usability
• Execute and interpret analyses on topics like hiring, headcount, and attrition
• Translate data into compelling stories and visualizations that support decision-making across the business
• Handle sensitive employee data with discretion and in alignment with legal and ethical standards
• Evaluate data access requests; ensure personally identifiable information (PII) protections and partner with Legal where necessary
• Contribute to a culture of data literacy and continuous learning within EX and across Airbnb
  
  

Must-Have

Your Expertise:

• 5+ years of experience in a data-focused or people analytics role
• Strong to expert-level SQL skills; proven experience building complex queries, optimizing performance, and managing large-scale datasets as part of a data foundation
• Experience working with Google Workplace, including Google Sheets and SlidesStrong SQL skills and comfort working with large datasets
• Experience using Workday Report Writer for employee data
• Proficiency with Tableau is a must (report building and dashboard creation)
• Clear, thoughtful communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of discretion and experience working with sensitive information
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in HR/People Analytics, or with employee data
• Familiarity with Python or R for analysis
• Background in data privacy, legal reviews, or compliance regarding employee data
• Experience in a global, cross-functional company environment
  
  

Hybrid Work Requirements & Expectations: To support productivity and maintain a professional hybrid work environment, employees are expected to adhere to the following:

• Workspace: A dedicated, quiet, and private workspace free from interruptions and external noise
• Internet Connectivity: During the working hours, maintain a minimum and consistent internet speed of 10 Mbps on your official devices to ensure reliability for work-related tasks, including calls and virtual meetings
• Professionalism: Employees must remain fully engaged, respectful, and maintain a professional presence during virtual meetings, with video participation required unless otherwise approved.
• Confidentiality & Security: Employees are responsible for protecting Airbnb’s Intellectual Property and Confidential Information. Work-related activities, including calls and meetings, must not be conducted in public places, while traveling, or in any setting that may compromise confidentiality or work quality.