Data Analyst: People Legal Team

Cisco•Rtp, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cisco’s People Legal team is seeking a strategic and analytical Data Analyst to help drive data integrity and redefine operational workflows across legal data management and collaboration tools. In this role, you will have a broad view of the People Legal team and help bridge fragmented manual data management workflows with high-impact, AI-ready architecture. You will transform complex, unstructured data into actionable insights, support legal operations reporting, improve process efficiency, and help enable data-driven decision-making across Legal, People & Communities, and related organizational partners.

Requirements

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in data, metrics, analytics, reporting, or equivalent experience in roles of increasing complexity or scope.
Experience managing, analyzing, and reporting on data in systems such as Workday Reporting, Salesforce, database reporting tools, or case management platforms.
Experience using AI, automation, or collaborative tools to support data analysis, process improvement, or reporting.
Experience managing multiple data requests, reports, or projects within established timeframes.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in data, metrics, analytics, reporting, or equivalent experience in roles of increasing complexity or scope.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, explain, and communicate the meaning of measures and metrics.
Strong organizational skills, technical acumen, and ability to self-manage while effectively taking direction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders at multiple levels of leadership.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, assess, and communicate data gaps, inconsistencies, and risk areas.
Positive, team-focused, service-oriented, and results-driven approach, with curiosity and a passion for improving efficiencies through data and technology.

Responsibilities

Own accurate and timely management of sensitive legal data in case management and related systems, including Salesforce, eBilling, Workday, and DocuSign.
Maintain, analyze, and report on data across multiple workstreams, including external legal matters, compliance programs, employee transitions, and legal operations activities.
Derive insights from Legal, People & Communities, and organizational datasets to support strategic decisions, exploratory data analysis, and operational reporting needs.
Partner with the Operations Manager to diagram, analyze, and evaluate data processes, identify trends and bottlenecks, and recommend operating efficiencies.
Serve as a data liaison for external compliance vendors, managing complex data flows and validating critical inputs for regulatory filing accuracy, including mandatory federal filings, state-level mandates, and global requirements.
Analyze complex datasets using AI, automation, and digital collaboration tools to support development of AI-ready data architecture.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses
performance-based incentive pay