HR Data Analyst

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

6d

About The Position

The Human Resources Reporting & Analytics department is striving to be the catalyst for data-driven excellence in people management. We aspire to transform the way our organization harnesses and leverages HR data to empower informed decisions and optimize our workforce's potential. Our commitment is to provide actionable insights, foster a culture of inclusivity, and enable strategic HR practices that drive sustainable growth and innovation. We envision a future where decisions, policies and actions are empowered by the intelligence we derive from our data and contribute to our company’s success. Reporting Specialists respond to dynamic and often urgent data requests from stakeholders across HR and business units. They ensure timely, accurate, and insightful reporting while maintaining data integrity and compliance. This role requires agility, technical proficiency, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Data Science, or related discipline with 4 years of related experience in reporting or data analysis. In Lieu of a degree, 6 years of related experience is required.
• Working knowledge of: Intermediate proficiency in SQL, Excel, and basic reporting tools (e.g., Oracle HCM OTBI, BI Publisher).
• Able to gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications.
• Designs and develops reports and dashboards with moderate complexity; performs basic testing and validation.
• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration with HR and business teams.
• Maintains documentation of report development processes and ensures data integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree with 7 of related experience in HR reporting or analytics. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of related experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of: Proficient in SQL, HCM tools, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Oracle, Tableau, Workday).
• Independently develops and delivers ad-hoc and recurring reports tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Performs advanced data extraction, cleaning, and validation across multiple systems.
• Leads efforts in process improvement, identifying patterns for automation and streamlining.
• Provides technical support and training to HR staff; ensures compliance with data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to one-time and urgent data requests from HR, Finance, and leadership teams.
• Extract, clean, and analyze data from various systems (e.g., Oracle HCM, Power BI, Excel).
• Deliver clear, accurate, and timely reports tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Develop Dashboards and scheduled reports for leaders across HR and Business Units
• Work closely with requestors to clarify reporting needs and define success criteria.
• Translate business questions into technical reporting requirements.
• Ensure all reports meet data privacy, security, and compliance standards.
• Validate data sources and perform quality assurance checks before delivery.
• Document ad-hoc request outcomes and identify patterns for potential automation.
• Recommend improvements to streamline, automate, or build dashboards for recurring ad-hoc reporting processes.
• Stay current with reporting tools and data platforms used across the organization.
• Continuously improve technical skills and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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