Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in HR or people analytics data analysis., Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), and statistical analysis software (R, Python)., Experience working with Workday data and understanding of HR systems and metrics., Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex insights to executive audiences..

Key responsibilities:

Perform advanced data analysis to identify workforce trends and generate insights.

Create executive presentations and dashboards to communicate data findings.

Partner with HR teams and stakeholders to support decision-making and develop analytics capabilities.

Help build and define the strategy and processes for the company's people analytics function.

Job description

Description

Senior Data Analyst - People Analytics

Position Overview

We're seeking a Senior Data Analyst to play a critical founding role in establishing our new people analytics function. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision, requiring someone who can dive deep into data analysis while helping shape the future of our people analytics capabilities. Working alongside our existing senior Workday report writer, this analyst will focus on advanced analytics, insights generation, and executive-level storytelling with data. The ideal candidate will have Workday experience but will primarily use that data for sophisticated analysis and strategic recommendations rather than operational reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insights

Perform complex data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, performance, and diversity & inclusion
Conduct statistical analysis and predictive modeling to support strategic people decisions
Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
Develop sophisticated analytics that go beyond standard operational reporting

Executive Presentation & Storytelling

Create compelling executive presentations that communicate people data insights to senior leadership
Design executive dashboards and summary reports for C-suite and board-level audiences
Develop narrative frameworks that connect data insights to business strategy and outcomes
Present findings directly to executives and facilitate data-driven decision-making sessions

Data Management & Quality

Partner with our Workday report writer to access and utilize HR system data for advanced analytics
Identify and resolve data quality issues, implementing processes to maintain data integrity across analytical workflows
Perform data cleansing, validation, and standardization to prepare data for sophisticated analysis
Work across multiple data sources beyond Workday to create comprehensive people analytics datasets
Document analytical methodologies and ensure reproducibility of insights

Strategic Function Building

Play a foundational role in building our people analytics function from the ground up
Help define strategy, processes, and analytical capabilities alongside leadership
Contribute to establishing frameworks for measuring and analyzing workforce effectiveness
Support the development of our people analytics roadmap and identify key metrics and KPIs
Partner with leadership to develop standards and best practices for people analytics
Collaborate with IT and other teams to establish data infrastructure and analytical capabilities

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with HR business partners, talent acquisition, compensation, and other HR functions
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and executive teams
Train and support HR team members on data interpretation and self-service analytics
Respond to ad-hoc analytical requests and support decision-making processes

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

5+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably in HR/people analytics
Experience with Workday data (leveraging existing reports, understanding data structure), but not necessarily building operational reports
Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex data querying and manipulation
Strong expertise with data visualization and presentation tools (Tableau, Power BI, PowerPoint, or similar)
Experience with statistical analysis tools (R, Python, or similar) for advanced analytics
Proven data wrangling and data quality assessment capabilities
Strong presentation design and executive communication skills

Analytical & Business Skills

Proven ability to identify and resolve data quality issues
Experience with statistical analysis, trend analysis, and predictive modeling
Strong business acumen with understanding of HR processes and metrics
Project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Communication & Leadership

Exceptional presentation skills with experience creating executive-level presentations
Ability to synthesize complex data insights into compelling narratives for C-suite audiences
Experience presenting directly to senior leadership and board members
Strategic thinking with ability to contribute to vision and roadmap development
Collaborative approach to working with specialized team members (like Workday report writers)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology, Business, or related field
Experience building people analytics functions from the ground up strongly preferred
Knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements
Certification in Workday reporting or related HR systems
Experience with advanced analytics techniques (machine learning, workforce planning models)
Previous experience in consulting or similar client-facing roles

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