Data Specialist (KSAS Human Resources)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

28d•$21 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Specialist who will be responsible for auditing HR data and generating reports across various HR systems and applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of HR processes and practices and knowledge of HR policies and procedures. The incumbent will partner with KSAS leadership, departments, programs, centers, and institutes to correct data inaccuracies and develop KSAS HR-specific data best practices and guidelines for the Krieger School. This position is expected to end on 12/30/2026; additional details will be discussed during the interview. The Data Specialist is responsible for entering, maintaining, auditing, and processing sensitive data for the assigned area. The Data Specialist is responsible for maximizing technological capabilities to reduce manual processes, preparing and processing ad-hoc and scheduled reports, and recommending resources for process-improvement tasks. The Data Specialist will run and resolve data anomalies/inconsistencies and generate reports.

Requirements

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
Three years of administrative/academic related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

Experience using and developing Power BI dashboards.
SAP experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide data support for the team, all associated end-users, and members of senior management.
Validate data and the accurate completion or routing of each reporting project based on predetermined processes.
Act as the initial contact for data corrections, escalate as necessary, and execute approved corrections.
Act as a resource and guide for clients and business partners regarding data and standardized business processes.
Maintain complete and accurate records.
Ensure the highest level of accuracy for data entered into the systems to ensure successful data audits.
Audit data entry on a regular basis for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and present data metrics as needed.
Create standard and/or ad-hoc reports out of assigned systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting guidelines.
Participate in the creation of new queries and reports as needed.
Initiate technology service requests to revise or develop existing or new modules for processing data or reports.
Assist with the support of all aspects of the assigned data process as it relates to data requests, including but not limited to data availability, feasibility of requests, ad-hoc reports, and technical support.
Adhere to organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.
Use functional and technical knowledge to provide end-users with general guidance and informal training as needed.
Assist with the creation of internal training tools and process guides for staff to maximize effective use of the applications and systems.
Prepare and present workshops to users to explain system requirements and system procedures.
May respond to technical issues and recommend changes to the existing data platform.
Other duties as assigned.
Support data governance efforts by ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.
Conducts routine HR audits and reports. Partners with departments, programs, centers, and institutes to maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
Assists with the maintenance of human resources data in various system applications (such E210, SAP, OPEN, etc.) and assists with ongoing process improvements.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track HR metrics such as turnover rates, workforce trends, etc.
Identify trends and patterns in data to provide insights and recommendations to HR Director and Assistant Director.