Sydney, Australia Remote (Global)

Canva is hiring a Senior Data Scientist - People Analytics (Remote across ANZ)

About the Role

Shape the future of people analytics by building scalable data systems that power decision-making across a growing global organization. In this role, you’ll work across key areas like performance, workforce planning, and employee departures to strengthen data quality, governance, and accessibility. Your work will directly influence how leadership understands and supports the employee experience.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and maintain the core data infrastructure for People functions, ensuring consistency and reliability across sources
  • Design and deliver dashboards that turn complex data into clear, actionable insights using tools like Looker or Tableau
  • Collaborate with analytics engineers to optimize data pipelines from warehouse to reporting layers
  • Translate business questions into measurable metrics, driving clarity across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Champion data literacy by helping non-technical teams understand and use data effectively
  • Apply statistical reasoning and programming in Python or R to uncover patterns and trends in workforce data
  • Improve data governance practices and advocate for standards that ensure accuracy and trust

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience with SQL and large-scale data manipulation in cloud platforms such as Snowflake or Redshift
  • Strong background in statistics or a quantitative STEM field
  • Hands-on experience creating dashboards and visualizations that inform strategy
  • Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to audiences at all levels
  • Experience managing relationships across functions and aligning teams around shared goals
  • Familiarity with integrated HR systems like Workday or recruitment platforms such as SmartRecruiters is a plus
  • Interest in leveraging AI to enhance analytical workflows and scalability

How We Support You

You’ll receive an equity package, reflecting our belief that shared success should be tangible. Enjoy flexible leave policies that support personal growth and well-being, plus an annual allowance dedicated to your workspace, social connection, and overall vitality. Work mode is flexible—choose the environment that suits you best, whether remote, in-office, or hybrid, within Australia and New Zealand.

Required Skills
SQLSnowflakeRedshiftLookerTableauPythonRdata wranglingstatisticsdata visualizationbusiness metricsstakeholder managementcommunication skills SQLSnowflakeRedshiftPythonRLookerTableauWorkdaySmartRecruitersdata wranglingbusiness metricsdashboard developmentdata analysis
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