Manager, People Analytics

WSP Global • Seattle, WA

397d • $86,700 - $154,330

About The Position

The Manager, People Analytics at WSP USA is responsible for leading the People Analytics/HRIS team, focusing on data visualization and analysis to support HR decision-making. This role involves designing and implementing data solutions that empower stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions while managing multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to translate complex HR data into actionable insights and will oversee a team of HRIS Analysts.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years working with HRIS platforms, with at least 1 year in a leadership or team lead role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Science, related field and/or the equivalent relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in designing and developing data visualization solutions and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Strong understanding of HR data structures and business processes (e.g., HR metrics, talent acquisition, employee lifecycle data).
• Experience in report writing and analytics.
• Experience with Agile/scrum methodology.
• Advanced applied knowledge of MS Power Query, MS Power Platform and/or Power BI.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex data insights clearly.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities, including day-to-day administrative reporting, data extracts for vendors and support services with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in relevant field of study.
• Certifications in HRIS systems, data analysis, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with data modeling techniques, including star schema design.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools.
• Ability to work with large datasets and optimize query performance.
• Some experience using Python, R, Alteryx.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing dashboards, including People and Culture and Talent Acquisition daily reports.
• Manage access to HRIS reports, ensuring content is limited and secure.
• Lead the design and development of user-friendly, interactive front-end data visualizations, dashboards, and reporting tools to display HR data in a meaningful way.
• Develop and optimize HRIS data exploration capabilities, enabling stakeholders to explore and analyze HR metrics with ease.
• Work with HR leadership and department heads to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and relevant metrics for reporting.
• Ensure that data visualizations and dashboards are aligned with business goals, and are easily accessible and actionable for users across the organization.
• Analyze large datasets and HRIS reports to provide insights into workforce trends, compensation analysis, turnover, diversity metrics, and other relevant HR functions.
• Translate complex HR data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and HR partners.
• Facilitate and action regular executive and global data requests inclusive of data to Finance, and Quarterly People and Culture data for Global Team.
• Develop automated reporting tools and workflows to streamline HR data analysis.
• Quickly respond to a variety of ad-hoc reporting requests from across the organization.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to understand reporting and data needs, and translate those needs into technical specifications and solutions.
• Provide training and support to HR users on how to access and interpret data visualizations and reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR and business stakeholders seeking insights from HR data.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage a team of HRIS Analysts, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee the team's day-to-day operations, prioritizing tasks, managing workloads, and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on high-quality data-driven solutions.
• Continuously assess and improve HRIS data visualization solutions and processes, identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and increased efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to data visualization, HRIS systems, and business intelligence tools.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees