Human Resources Analyst

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Human Resources Analyst is a data-driven HR professional responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and communicating workforce and benefits data to support informed organizational decision-making. This position plays a critical role in benefits research and analysis, HR reporting, workforce analytics, and strategic planning, serving as a key liaison between Human Resources, the organization's benefits broker, vendors, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in HR analytics, benefits, data analysis, compensation, HRIS, or a related analytical role preferred.
Demonstrated experience with benefits research, analysis, or administration preferred.
Experience working with benefits brokers, vendors, or consultants preferred.
Experience with HRIS reporting and data analytics strongly preferred.
Experience creating dashboards, presentations, and executive-level reports.
HR, benefits, analytics, or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
Develop and maintain recurring HR dashboards, reports, metrics, and analytical tools for HR and executive leadership.
Analyze workforce trends including headcount, turnover, retention, vacancies, hiring, compensation, demographics, attendance, and other key workforce indicators.
Develop meaningful HR metrics and KPIs that support organizational goals and strategic priorities.
Translate complex data into clear, concise insights and recommendations for leaders and decision-makers.
Conduct ad hoc analyses and provide data-driven responses to business and HR questions.
Ensure data integrity and accuracy across HR reports and systems.
Identify data inconsistencies and work with appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues.
Monitor trends over time and provide analysis that helps leadership understand the "why" behind the numbers.
Develop executive-ready reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings, trends, and recommendations.
Conduct ongoing research and analysis related to employee benefits, industry trends, market competitiveness, plan design, costs, and utilization.
Analyze benefit plan performance, participation, utilization, claims trends, costs, and other available data to identify opportunities and potential concerns.
Research emerging benefit trends and best practices to help the organization evaluate competitive and sustainable benefit offerings.
Support annual benefits planning, renewal, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.
Analyze proposed benefit plan changes and their potential financial and employee impact.
Conduct cost comparisons and scenario modeling for benefit plan options.
Research market data, benchmarking information, and industry practices to support benefit recommendations.
Prepare summaries of complex benefits information in a format that is easily understood by leadership.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact employee benefit programs and communicate relevant information to HR leadership.
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness, competitiveness, and overall value of the organization's benefit offerings.
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available
Nine paid holidays per year.