Senior HR Data Analyst

RS&H

About The Position

The Human Resources Senior Data Analyst is responsible for leveraging data analytics to drive strategic HR decisions and optimize workforce effectiveness. This role partners with HR leadership and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, develop predictive models, and support data-driven initiatives across the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, statistics, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in complex HR analytics, data analysis, or related roles, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the section below
Expert knowledge of Excel and proficiency in the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SQL).
Strong understanding of HR processes and systems (HCM, ATS, payroll).
Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
Must possess advanced organizational, prioritization, and oral and written communications skills.
Ability to distill complex findings clearly and flex communication style to the audience.
Must have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with others, as well as consult with business leaders and HR team members on HCMS strategies.
Must possess strong attention to detail and demonstrate the ability to independently manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Reporting: Develops and maintains People Team reports and analytics for all levels of management. This includes, but is not limited to:
Collecting and compiling HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors’ practices, and other sources.
Analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Prepare reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to senior leadership.
Identify and recommend reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
Develop, implement, and maintain leading-edge analytic systems, taking complicated problems and build simple frameworks.
Implement and assist in the development of HR analytics reporting systems.
Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy.
Build predictive models to forecast workforce trends, attrition, and talent needs.
Conduct statistical analyses to identify patterns, correlations, and root causes of people-related challenges.
Support workforce planning and organizational design through data-driven insights.
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across HR systems through development and oversight of auditing and other mechanisms.
Collaborate with IT and HCM teams to improve data architecture and processes.
Adhere to and enforce data governance standards and government reporting.
Lead or support HR analytics projects (e.g., compensation benchmarking, pulse and other studies).
Provide analytical support for HR initiatives such as talent acquisition, learning & development, and succession planning.
Partner with HR business partners, recruiters, and business leaders to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
Train HR staff on data literacy and analytics tools.
Performs all other duties as assigned.