Sr. People Analytics Data Analyst

Markel•Richmond, VA

1d•$78,000 - $107,250•Onsite

About The Position

Markel is seeking a Sr. People Analytics Data Analyst to join our HR Technology & Analytics team. In this role, the incumbent will serve as a fully competent analytics professional responsible for independently developing and maintaining scalable data solutions that support enterprise people analytics priorities. This role will build and optimize data pipelines that transform Workday data and integrate it with external data sources, design and maintain dashboards relied upon by HR and business partners. This work will be performed primarily in Workday and Microsoft tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, HR analytics, reporting, or a related analytical discipline
Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines or automated workflows using Alteryx or a similar ETL tool
Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and data visualizations in Power BI or a similar BI tool
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly
Strong data quality mindset with the ability to validate outputs, document assumptions, and apply consistent business rules across reporting assets
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting requests in a fast-paced environment
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, HR Technology, HR reporting, or another analytics function supporting people-related data
Experience with Workday, Workday Prism, Workday reporting, discovery boards, or another major HRIS/ERP platform
Exposure to Python, R, or other scripting/statistical tools used for data preparation, analysis, or automation
Experience connecting data across multiple systems and explaining how data structure, quality, and lineage affect reporting outcomes
Familiarity with HR concepts, employee lifecycle data, workforce metrics, or governance practices related to people data
Experience creating reusable datasets, metric definitions, documentation, or reporting standards that improve consistency and self-service analytics

Responsibilities

Own the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI and Workday Prism, ensuring reporting assets remain accurate, user-friendly, and aligned to evolving business needs
Build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines in Workday and/or external source systems that transform, join, validate, and prepare data for downstream reporting and analytics
Identify, recommend, and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual reporting effort, improve repeatability, and strengthen operational efficiency
Build and enhance reports using Workday’s native reporting tools, including discovery boards and worksheets, to support recurring reporting, self-service analytics, and ad hoc business needs
Lead data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting efforts for assigned reporting assets, resolving discrepancies and escalating systemic data quality issues when needed
Partner with business stakeholders and HR Centers of Excellence to understand reporting requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions
Document business rules, metrics definitions, and data lineage to support governance and consistency across reporting assets