Associate Analyst, Workforce Analytics - Hybrid

September 19, 2026

This role must be based in White Plains, NY or Charlotte, NC and is not available for remote work or relocation. XPO is not able to consider candidates on a student Visa for this role at this time.

What you'll need to succeed as an Associate Analyst, Workforce Analytics at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Human Resources, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development or a related field
1 year of applicable analytics, reporting, HR, workforce planning, internship, co-op, academic project, or related experience
Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience creating reports and dashboards using data from enterprise systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

2+ years of workforce analytics, HR analytics, business analytics, or reporting experience
Experience reporting HR data from an HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, PeopleSoft)
Experience creating dashboards, scorecards and executive-ready presentations
Familiarity with analytics and automation tools such as KNIME, Alteryx, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Power Query, Power Automate or AI-enabled technologies
Experience with employee survey administration, reporting and analysis
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
Proven ability to build strong working relationships with HR and business stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable business insights

About the Associate Analyst, Workforce Analytics job

Pay, benefits and more:

Competitive compensation package
Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
9 paid company holidays
401(k) option with company match
Education assistance
Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you'll do on a typical day:

Build, maintain, automate and deliver workforce reports, dashboards and scorecards that support business decision-making
Analyze workforce data and identify trends related to hiring, retention, attendance, engagement and other people-related outcomes
Partner with HR leaders and business stakeholders to answer key workforce questions and provide actionable insights
Create visualizations, presentations and reporting solutions that communicate workforce trends clearly and effectively
Develop workflows and tools that connect workforce data across multiple systems and improve reporting efficiency
Respond to time-sensitive requests while ensuring data accuracy, quality and consistency
Support employee survey reporting, workforce research and continuous improvement initiatives
Help identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI to improve workforce analytics processes and products

Annual Salary Range: $59,771 to $74,714 Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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