HRIS Practice Area Lead, Data & Analytics (HR & Workday)

Moss & Associates (Construction)•Fort Lauderdale, FL

12d

About The Position

Moss is a national privately held construction firm with regional offices across the United States. The company works in construction management, solar EPC, and design-build, serving sectors including residential, mixed-use, hospitality, education, justice, renewable energy, and sports. The HRIS Practice Area Lead, Data & Analytics oversees a team of HRIS professionals focused on optimizing Workday for efficiency, accuracy, and strong employee experiences. This hands-on people leader partners with business leaders to turn HR data into actionable insights that support workforce planning, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. The role develops and supports reports, dashboards, data models, metrics, and analytics solutions while promoting data accuracy, governance, and adoption. The role leads governance, continuous improvement, and system innovation in support of HR Operations, HR Pods, and business leaders. It manages the data and analytics function’s priorities, roadmap, resources, stakeholder expectations, product delivery, and operational efficiency. The position also provides complex reporting and analytics, supports HR data quality and compliance, enables self-service reporting, and partners across HR, Payroll, Finance, Safety, Operations, and IT. Moss describes its culture as entrepreneurial and focused on safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Workday HCM and HR data and analytics.
Advanced knowledge and experience with Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Advanced Compensation, US Payroll, Talent, and Performance.
Hands-on experience building complex Workday reports, including advanced, matrix, composite, trended, BIRT, and dashboard reports.
Strong knowledge of Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and Prism Analytics; familiarity with Discovery Boards or similar dashboarding capabilities.
Experience working with HR and people data, such as headcount, turnover, recruiting funnel, compensation, benefits, performance, and engagement.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Excel and at least one BI or analytics tool.
Experience with data privacy, security, and role-based access in HR systems.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Collaborative mindset and proven ability to build relationships across functional areas.
Strong program management, senior stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SQL or other query languages and understanding of data modeling and ETL concepts.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, and/or Cognos.
Knowledge of Agile methodology.
Workday certifications in Reporting, Prism Analytics, or related areas.
Experience in construction, engineering, project-based, or multi-location organizations.
Experience with advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling, workforce segmentation, or scenario analysis.
Exposure to Workday security, data governance, or foundational data setup.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop 1–3 direct reports, emphasizing accountability, growth, and excellence.
Manage the Workday data and analytics function, including prioritization, roadmap, resource planning, governance, stakeholder expectations, product delivery, and operational efficiency.
Establish governance frameworks, change management standards, and quality assurance processes for Workday data and analytics services.
Advise business partners and leaders, lead change initiatives from strategy through execution, align stakeholders, and turn ambiguous needs into measurable metrics and insights.
Design, build, and maintain Workday reports of varying complexity, including advanced, matrix, composite, trending, and dashboard-based reports.
Develop and maintain HR dashboards and scorecards in Workday and/or business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
Translate business requirements into reporting and analytics solutions in partnership with HR, Payroll, Finance, Safety, and Operations stakeholders.
Deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting for HR programs, including headcount and turnover, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, DEI, and compliance.
Prepare and present data analyses, visualizations, executive-ready summaries, and presentations that communicate trends, risks, and opportunities.
Serve as a subject matter expert in Workday data structures, calculated fields, and reporting best practices.
Manage and optimize the HR report catalog, including governance, documentation, and lifecycle management.
Configure and support security for reports and dashboards to ensure appropriate data access, privacy, and compliance.
Promote self-service reporting by creating standard reports, training materials, and job aids for HR and business leaders.
Assess reporting and analytics impacts of Workday releases, perform regression testing, and update reports as needed.
Support HR data governance by helping define and apply standards for data definitions, quality, and usage across HR systems.
Monitor data integrity and perform audits, reconciliations, and validations of HR and people data.
Identify data quality issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and partner with HR and IT teams on corrective actions.
Support compliance and audit requests with accurate reporting, documentation, and evidence related to HR data and security.
Support HR compliance reporting for ACA, FLSA, I-9, employee benefits, and 401(k) eligibility, maintaining data integrity and audit readiness.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, Operations, and IT to understand business needs and deliver scalable analytics solutions.
Participate in or lead small- to mid-size projects and workstreams involving HR data, analytics, and reporting.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual reporting, and improve user experience through data and analytics.
Stay current on Workday capabilities, HR analytics trends, and best practices, and recommend enhancements to the HR data and analytics roadmap.