Senior HR Analyst - Strategy & Process

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Senior HR Analyst takes a consultative role with internal HR clients to identify strategic information needs, analyze data and processes, provide actionable recommendations, and manage analytical projects that support organizational objectives. The role analyzes Home Depot HR, Payroll, and related business data and processes to identify trends, determine root causes, and recommend solutions that support effective business decisions and operational efficiency.

The analyst coordinates the design, development, and implementation of analytical tools, technology, and business solutions; gathers functional requirements; maintains documentation; and develops project plans and status reports for Analytics projects. The role also develops dashboards, reports, presentations, and visual aids to inform and influence HR clients and business leaders, and educates them about analytical tools, techniques, and strategic use of HR information assets.

The position typically reports to the Sr. Manager of HR Services and has no permanent direct reports. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time. Work is primarily in a comfortable indoor area, with most time spent sitting and frequent opportunities to move about; rarely, the role may require moving or lifting light articles.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job, or knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completing such a program.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assimilate extensive data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Quantitative reasoning skills, including the ability to work with numbers and summarize data in graphical or tabular forms.
• Project management experience, consulting, and facilitation skills.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective business relationships and build consensus.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to explain and discuss analysis results to support fact-based decision-making across organizational levels.
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll processes and supporting systems.
• Sound business judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues and effectively manage risks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling of business data, preferably in HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Finance within a retail or large service-based organization.
• Six Sigma training and certification, with practical experience applying Six Sigma techniques in formal business projects.
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as SAS, Minitab, or JMP.
• Experience designing business reports, dashboards, and graphical presentations that convey analytical concepts.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including spreadsheet analytics for developing presentations.
• Experience with Microsoft Access or similar relational databases; SQL skills are beneficial.
• Experience with business data modeling, data warehousing, and data mining techniques.
• Familiarity or experience with MicroStrategy or other business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze HR, Payroll, and related business data and processes to identify trends, determine root causes, and recommend solutions that support effective business decisions.
• Coordinate the design, development, and implementation of analytical tools, technology, and business solutions that improve HR and business decisions and operational efficiency.
• Gather functional requirements, maintain documentation, and develop project plans and status reports for Analytics projects and supporting IT and HR Services development activities.
• Design and develop dashboards, reports, presentations, and visual aids to educate, inform, and influence HR clients and business leaders.
• Educate business leaders and internal HR clients about analytical tools and techniques and opportunities to use HR information assets strategically.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior