HR Data Specialist

ITA Group•West Des Moines, IA

25d

About The Position

The HR Data Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining human resource analytics that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role owns people data reporting and analysis, creates standardized dashboards for enterprise and leadership use, and provides actionable insights to support People & Culture (HR) initiatives, business growth, and change management efforts. The position ensures data integrity, drives process improvements, and supports engagement strategies that reinforce ITA Group's commitment to being an employer of choice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Three+ years of experience in HR analytics, reporting, or data management.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Advanced Excel skills and strong understanding of data integrity principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to support cross-functional projects.
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive data.
Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers' needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.
Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver reports and create standardized dashboards for key HR metrics.
Own people data reporting and analysis for enterprise and leader reporting.
Support ad-hoc reporting needs, including payroll-related requests.
Manage reporting for people programs such as Anniversary Awards/Sabbaticals, Ignite (VTO), Be the One (Recognition), and Performance Management.
Administer and report on employment surveys (new hire, exit), internal customer service surveys, and engagement surveys (GPTW, Pulse).
Create and distribute reports with survey results to leadership.
Monitor, analyze, and periodically report on HR data trends impacting current or future projects/processes.
Provide strategic workforce analysis to help leaders make informed decisions.
Evaluate and recommend engagement survey strategies that support ITA Group's employer brand.
Examine existing processes, propose improvements, and implement efficiencies.
Ensure accuracy of all data points reported from People & Culture.
Support internal data integration efforts across systems (including payroll and business partners).