Manager, HR Analytics & Insights

Emory•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, HR Analytics & Insights leads a team responsible for delivering workforce analytics, reporting, and data-driven insights to HR and business leaders. This role supports strategic decision-making, workforce planning, and operational improvement by transforming complex data into actionable insights. The position also plays a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting HR systems initiatives, and aligning analytics efforts with enterprise priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, I/O Psychology, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
Six (6) or more years of progressive HR analytics or HR systems experience.
Two (2) or more years of people management experience leading analytics or data-focused teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, data modeling, and advanced formulas.
Working knowledge of SQL.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a consultative and business-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive HR and employee data.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, I/O Psychology, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Ten (10) or more years of related experience with at least five (5) years in a management role preferred.
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
Experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, UKG, or Oracle HCM preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads a team responsible for workforce analytics, reporting, and data-driven insights for HR and business leaders.
Transforms complex workforce data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and workforce planning.
Serves as a key advisor and thought partner to HR and business leaders on workforce analytics and insights.
Maintains data integrity and ensures alignment with enterprise priorities across HR analytics initiatives.
Collaborates cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, and senior leadership to support organizational priorities.
Directly manages and develops a team of HR analytics professionals.
Provides coaching, feedback, and performance management to build team capability and engagement.
Partners with the Director to set clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
Ensures timely delivery of high-quality analytics support and reporting.
Cultivates a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Partners with HR and business leaders to define key performance indicators that support workforce strategy and talent initiatives.
Develops and maintains scalable dashboards, reports, and scorecards that support data-driven decision-making.
Presents analytical findings to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.
Translates complex workforce data into strategic insights and recommendations.
Extracts, synthesizes, and interprets data from PeopleSoft, iCIMS, and other enterprise HR platforms.
Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely reporting across HR functions such as talent acquisition, learning, retention, headcount, and turnover.
Supports HR system enhancement projects in partnership with IT teams.
Develops and maintains strong data governance practices including auditing, validation, and adherence to security protocols.
Oversees and enhances the HR data glossary, reporting catalog, and process documentation.
Ensures compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements.
Collaborates with stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT to align data and reporting strategies with organizational priorities.
Leads analytics workstreams for organizational changes including mergers and acquisitions.
Ensures HR data and processes are integrated effectively during organizational transitions.
Supports training and change management initiatives to promote data literacy and adoption of analytics tools.