Intuit Principal - People Data & Analytics Specialist – AI/ML 

United States, California, Mountain View 

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We are seeking an exceptionalwith deep expertise inand
individual contributorrole, you will design, develop, and implement AI-powered analytics solutions that drive insights into the employee lifecycle, workforce trends, and organizational health.

You will work hands-on with advanced analytics methods, translating complex data into compelling narratives that influence leaders and shape talent strategies.

AI/ML Analytics Development

• Design, build, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models to optimize talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, and retention.
• Implement machine learning algorithms to forecast workforce trends (e.g., attrition, career velocity, skill evolution).
• Develop and operationalize natural language processing (NLP) solutions for sentiment analysis of employee feedback, surveys, and communications.
• Identify and integrate AI-driven tools that can be embedded into core People & Places platforms.

Insights & Storytelling

• Translate technical analyses into clear, actionable insights for leaders across the organization.
• Build data visualizations and dashboards that make complex analytics approachable and compelling.
• Partner with People & Places stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business priorities.

Collaboration & Influence

• Work closely with P&P, business leaders, and technology partners to define analytical requirements.
• Collaborate with other analytics teams to share best practices , methods, and tools.
• Act as an AI/ML subject matter expert for people analytics initiatives.

Innovation & Research

• Stay ahead of emerging AI, ML, and advanced analytics trends relevant to P&P and organizational science.
• Evaluate and pilot new technologies, frameworks, and algorithms to enhance insights.

Bay Area California $216,000 - $292,500

This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at

• 8+ years of experience in people data, workforce analytics, or related advanced analytics roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI and ML , including practical implementation of algorithms and models in production environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R , with strong experience in data wrangling, modeling, and visualization .
• Strong applied experience with predictive analytics, NLP, and sentiment analysis techniques.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills to convey technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s preferred .

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What Makes This Role Unique

• Principal-level influence without people management — you will be a hands-on expert shaping enterprise analytics strategy.
• Opportunity to push the boundaries of AI and ML applications in HR.
• Direct line of impact on employee experience, talent outcomes, and organizational performance .

Typical Day in This Role

While priorities shift based on business needs, a typical day might include:

• Morning – Review updates to active AI/ML models and dashboards, investigate anomalies in predictive analytics outputs, and respond to questions from HR and business stakeholders about data insights.
• Late Morning – Conduct exploratory data analysis for a new project, such as predicting skill gaps for critical roles or modeling attrition risk in a specific business unit.
• Midday – Join a working session with cross-functional partners to refine model requirements or define data sources for an upcoming AI-powered engagement analysis.
• Afternoon – Build or refine a machine learning pipeline in Python or R, train/test models, and validate their performance against real-world datasets.
• Late Afternoon – Prepare a compelling visualization or narrative to present findings to leadership, ensuring technical results are translated into clear business implications.
• End of Day – Research new AI techniques or tools (e.g., transformer models for sentiment analysis) and consider how they could be applied to future people analytics projects.