HR Data Analyst
About The Position
The HR Data Analyst collects, compiles, transforms, and analyzes Human Resources data, metrics, and statistics from internal and external sources to make recommendations to internal HR groups. The role assists with developing data strategy for the HR team and performs its activities in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The position makes decisions within assigned areas of responsibility, recommends actions to a supervisor, and refers exceptions to the supervisor as needed. The career path is listed as various. The analyst works with HR information systems, payroll data, surveys, and competitor practices to identify trends and patterns across human resources. The role prepares reports and presents findings to senior leadership, recommends goals and benchmarks for key performance metrics, and partners with HR centers of excellence to develop reports and dashboards. It also supports data audits, governance processes, documentation, and compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in data science and analytics, human resources, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
- Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Proficiency in Power BI, including knowledge of the Power BI on-premises data gateway and DAX queries in Power BI Desktop.
- Knowledge of SQL, including the ability to create simple SQL queries.
- Knowledge of integrations and API development.
- Ability to connect to multiple datasets, import and transform data, and support data visualizations and further analysis.
- Ability to create advanced-level calculations on datasets.
- Proficiency in delivering data visualizations to internal customers based on project requirements.
- Ability to compile statistics and prepare statistical reports.
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Attention to detail and ability to evaluate data against expected results.
- Ability to drive change through innovation and process improvement.
- Analytical thinking skills for translating data into informative visuals and reports.
- Ability to communicate with executive audiences and deliver results through influence.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of business intelligence experience with the Microsoft Power stack, such as Power BI, Excel, Power Pivot, Power Apps, or Power Automate, or data visualization experience (preferred).
- At least 2 years of data analysis experience (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Collect and compile HR metrics and data from internal and external sources, including HRIS, payroll systems, surveys, and competitor practices.
- Analyze HR data and statistics to identify trends and patterns across human resources.
- Prepare data analysis reports and present findings to senior leadership.
- Identify and recommend short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
- Partner with HR centers of excellence to understand their data needs and develop reports and dashboards that support their initiatives.
- Conduct or assist with audits to verify HR data accuracy.
- Develop and support the HR data team’s data governance processes.
- Document the HR data team’s governance model, requirements, decisions, process flows, and related materials.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
- Guide or assist with data development across areas of human resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
