HR Analyst

Fooda•Chicago, IL

37d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The HR Analyst is a specialized, data-driven role focused on HR systems, reporting, analytics, and process optimization. Unlike the people-facing work of the Generalist, this position operates primarily behind the scenes - using data, spreadsheets, workflows, and system insights to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making across the People function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Data/Analytics, HR, or a related field
1-4 years of experience in HR analytics, HRIS, People Operations, payroll, or similar data-heavy roles
Hands-on experience with an HRIS (UKG Ready, ADP, Workday, Paycom, or similar)
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data cleaning, formulas)
Proven ability to interpret data and communicate insights
Experience improving processes, identifying inefficiencies, and automating workflows
Displays highest level of discretion with confidential employee information

Responsibilities

Serve as a super-user and administrator of Fooda's HRIS (UKG Ready), owning configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and data integrity
Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics for headcount, turnover, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and workforce planning
Serve as point of contact for employee benefits matters, partnering with benefit brokers as needed
With oversight from Fooda's HR Manager, prepare and run Fooda's semi-monthly payroll process, including collecting and verifying employee data, computing wages, and ensuring employees receive correct payment. Liaise with state and local governments for payroll tax remittance, set up new entities, and coordinate unemployment benefits matters. Work closely with Fooda Finance team on monthly processes (payroll and benefits billing) as needed
Conduct regular HR audits and ensure compliance across states and employee populations; Support Finance on annual 401(k), equity, and other audits
Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend process improvements
Assist with HR technology implementation, testing, and optimization
Maintain employee data, workflows, and organizational structures within the HRIS
Support people strategy through data-driven insights and modeling
Partner with Finance on reporting, reconciliation, and cross-functional analysis
Automate manual HR processes where possible and standardize workflows