HR Analyst
The HR Analyst at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on transforming HR data into actionable insights to support compensation, compliance, and HR program effectiveness. This position involves data analysis, HRIS administration, workforce reporting, and regulatory compliance, providing a strong foundation for a career in HR analytics or total rewards within a dynamic environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level HR Analyst to turn HR data into clear, actionable insights supporting compensation, HRIS integrity, workforce reporting, and compliance. This role is a strong foundation for a career in HR analytics, total rewards, or HR business partnership.
- Prepare compensation analyses, salary benchmarking, pay range modeling, and pay equity reviews.
- Support administration of annual compensation programs (merit, bonus, incentive reconciliations).
- Participate in external compensation surveys and analyze market data.
- Gather, clean, and analyze HR data from multiple sources to produce recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards.
- Administer and audit the HRIS (PeopleSoft): process hires, changes, terminations, and data corrections to ensure integrity.
- Build and maintain tracking for workforce metrics: headcount, open positions, turnover, time-to-fill/time-to-hire.
- Prepare required compliance reports (EEO-1, VETS-4212, OSHA, etc.) in a timely, accurate manner.
- Support performance review cycle administration and benefits reconciliation tasks.
- Maintain and update job descriptions and FLSA classifications as needed.
- Contribute to HR projects, process improvement, and general HR administrative duties while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Finance, Economics, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- 0–2 years of HR-related work, internship, or co-op experience — recent graduates encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Strong attention to detail, data organization, and the ability to present findings clearly.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and professional interaction with employees at all levels.
- Demonstrated discretion and commitment to handling sensitive HR data confidentially.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and willingness to learn PeopleSoft and other HR platforms.
- Basic knowledge of HR principles and employment law concepts or relevant coursework.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
- Coursework or hands-on exposure to compensation analysis or HR analytics.
- Working knowledge of compensation programs and regulatory filings.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or active pursuit of certification.
Compensation & Employment Details
- Salary: USD $65,000 — USD $75,000 per year.
- Employment type: Full time; Contract position (as listed).
- Location: Hidden Valley, NV (on-site / local).
- This is an entry-level role designed for candidates who want practical HR analytics and compensation experience.
Skills & Tools
- Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- PeopleSoft HRIS (or similar HRIS experience)
- Data visualization (Power BI preferred but not required)
- Strong analytical mindset, curiosity, and problem-solving
Physical & Work Conditions
- Primarily sedentary office work; may require occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must maintain confidentiality of employee and organizational information at all times.
Why Join
- Hands-on exposure to compensation, HRIS administration, workforce analytics, and compliance.
- Opportunity to grow into HR analytics, total rewards, or HR business partner roles.
- Mentorship from experienced HR professionals in a dynamic HR & Recruitment environment.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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