Data Engineer - People Analytics

CVS Health • Farmers Branch, TX

18h

About The Position

The Data Engineer - People Analytics role is a technical developer and individual contributor on the People Analytics Data Engineering team. The role develops data warehouse models, data pipelines, and related analytics for People and Workforce analytics in cloud data platforms. The position integrates and transforms HR data, supports analytics and reporting workflows, ensures data governance and security, and partners with HR, IT, and People Analytics stakeholders to support strategic decisions.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in data engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools.
• At least 3 years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
• At least 2 years of experience programming in Python for data manipulation, automation, and analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience with cloud platforms.
• At least 2 years of experience with data warehousing solutions.
• At least 2 years of experience with scheduling tools such as Airflow or Composer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms and HR data flows.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and automate data processes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical processes effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of data visualization or business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Oracle BI, or Visier.
• Technical experience in people or talent analytics, data engineering, visualization, business intelligence, or analytical consulting.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with GCP preferred; Azure or AWS may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage data pipelines and ETL processes integrating HR data from Workday, talent management, payroll, and other sources.
• Develop and optimize data workflows to ensure data accuracy, quality, and availability for the People Analytics team and stakeholders across HR and business units.
• Provide mentorship, support, and guidance to a team of data engineers on data engineering best practices, version control, and coding standards.
• Work with People Analytics to structure data for analysis, develop data models, and create reproducible workflows for efficient reporting in R, Python, and other analytics tools.
• Ensure data governance and security protocols are followed in accordance with company policies and industry regulations, particularly for HR data confidentiality and compliance.
• Partner with HR leaders, IT, and People Analytics teams to understand business requirements, streamline data requests, and provide insights supporting strategic decisions.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level