HR Data Lead

Texas Capital•Dallas, NC

About The Position

Support and shape the vision and evolution of enterprise HR data infrastructure, including Workday, One Model, Power BI, and emerging platforms. Define and execute a scalable, AI-enabled HR data architecture, incorporating predictive insights, dashboards, and advanced reporting capabilities. Consolidate and standardize HR data to establish a single source of truth across systems (Workday, One Model, SharePoint, and external data sources). Develop and maintain data quality, governance, and metric definition frameworks to ensure consistency, auditability, and trust in HR reporting. Lead continuous improvement of HR data systems, reporting structures, and analytic capabilities across platforms. Compile and synthesize HR data and metrics from Workday, One Model, and additional enterprise and external sources to deliver insights to the CHRO and executive stakeholders. Design and deliver executive dashboards and reports that provide real-time visibility into workforce metrics such as headcount, hiring, attrition, engagement, and organizational health. Move beyond descriptive reporting to predictive analytics (e.g., attrition risk, hiring forecasts, workforce trends) and leading indicators. Create compelling data storyboards, presentations, and reporting templates to communicate insights and recommendations effectively to senior leadership. Analyze internal and external benchmarks and best practices to inform strategic HR recommendations. Drive actionable insights that optimize HR processes and improve human capital outcomes aligned to cost, quality, and efficiency goals. Identify opportunities to enhance HR infrastructure and processes through data analysis, automation, and AI-driven insights. Support HR strategic initiatives, annual goals, and special projects through data analysis and trend evaluation. Assess and integrate cross-functional and line-of-business data into HR analytics to strengthen enterprise-wide insights. Lead and enhance One Model platform capabilities, including AI integration, predictive analytics, and self-service analytics functionality. Partner with Workday and One Model vendors to advance data analysis, reporting enhancements, and AI-driven insights. Support implementation and optimization of HR systems and analytics tools across the organization. Oversee categorization and structuring of Workday reporting to improve usability, scalability, and access across HR. Build and enable HR self-service analytics capabilities by developing frameworks, tools, and documentation. Educate HR team members on HR systems, reporting tools, and data usage, promoting data literacy and independence. Support Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR SMEs with report creation, metric definitions, and data implementation. Support the People Innovations, Analytics and Governance processes as needed, including backup for business-as-usual HR operations. Assist with data validation, reporting, and system support tied to core HR operations and processes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in HR analytics, HR data analysis, or people analytics with demonstrated impact on business decisions
Advanced expertise in Workday reporting (including calculated fields, Prism, Discovery Boards) and HRIS data structures
Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, One Model dashboards) and building scalable reporting solutions
Proven ability to translate complex data into executive-level insights and actionable recommendations
Deep understanding of HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, performance, compensation, and offboarding)
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and process improvement opportunities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership
Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

Workday certifications (Core HCM, Reporting, Advanced Analytics, or Extend)
Experience with One Model or similar HR analytics platforms
Experience incorporating AI/ML techniques into analytics workflows
Familiarity with HR data governance, compliance frameworks, and enterprise data integration

Responsibilities

Support and shape the vision and evolution of enterprise HR data infrastructure, including Workday, One Model, Power BI, and emerging platforms
Define and execute a scalable, AI-enabled HR data architecture, incorporating predictive insights, dashboards, and advanced reporting capabilities
Consolidate and standardize HR data to establish a single source of truth across systems (Workday, One Model, SharePoint, and external data sources)
Develop and maintain data quality, governance, and metric definition frameworks to ensure consistency, auditability, and trust in HR reporting
Lead continuous improvement of HR data systems, reporting structures, and analytic capabilities across platforms
Compile and synthesize HR data and metrics from Workday, One Model, and additional enterprise and external sources to deliver insights to the CHRO and executive stakeholders
Design and deliver executive dashboards and reports that provide real-time visibility into workforce metrics such as headcount, hiring, attrition, engagement, and organizational health
Move beyond descriptive reporting to predictive analytics (e.g., attrition risk, hiring forecasts, workforce trends) and leading indicators
Create compelling data storyboards, presentations, and reporting templates to communicate insights and recommendations effectively to senior leadership
Analyze internal and external benchmarks and best practices to inform strategic HR recommendations
Drive actionable insights that optimize HR processes and improve human capital outcomes aligned to cost, quality, and efficiency goals
Identify opportunities to enhance HR infrastructure and processes through data analysis, automation, and AI-driven insights
Support HR strategic initiatives, annual goals, and special projects through data analysis and trend evaluation
Assess and integrate cross-functional and line-of-business data into HR analytics to strengthen enterprise-wide insights
Lead and enhance One Model platform capabilities, including AI integration, predictive analytics, and self-service analytics functionality
Partner with Workday and One Model vendors to advance data analysis, reporting enhancements, and AI-driven insights
Support implementation and optimization of HR systems and analytics tools across the organization
Oversee categorization and structuring of Workday reporting to improve usability, scalability, and access across HR
Build and enable HR self-service analytics capabilities by developing frameworks, tools, and documentation
Educate HR team members on HR systems, reporting tools, and data usage, promoting data literacy and independence
Support Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR SMEs with report creation, metric definitions, and data implementation
Support the People Innovations, Analytics and Governance processes as needed, including backup for business-as-usual HR operations
Assist with data validation, reporting, and system support tied to core HR operations and processes