Human Resources Data Analyst
The Human Resources Data Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting HR data primarily using Workday HCM to support various HR functions and initiatives. This role involves designing and maintaining reports and dashboards, ensuring data quality, and collaborating cross-functionally to provide actionable insights that drive HR decision-making. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Workday and Excel, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to leadership in a hybrid work 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, Real Estate.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Gather and analyze reporting requirements from HR stakeholders and translate them into actionable reports.
- Design, build, and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and worklets to support HR business needs.
- Build, manage, and maintain custom reports and calculated field libraries in Workday.
- Oversee and troubleshoot automated Workday tasks, including Process Monitor, Audit Reports, and Scheduled Processes.
- Maintain and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly data trackers and dashboards.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to provide insights and clear recommendations to HR leadership.
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support HR initiatives, special projects, and system enhancements.
- Support cross-functional reporting needs (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Payroll, IT, etc.).
- Develop and maintain data quality standards and processes to ensure accurate and reliable HR data.
- Collaborate with project teams to provide analysis and metrics for Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, and business reviews.
- Present data findings to cross-functional leadership using an objective, fact-based approach.
- Act as a liaison between Business Intelligence, IT, and HR.
- Participate in benchmarking, surveys, and Workday upgrades/testing, including developing and executing test plans.
Who We’re Looking For
- Customer-focused business partner who responds quickly and delivers high-quality work.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; converts business requirements into technical solutions.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior leaders.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
- Committed to protecting confidential people data and following privacy best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working directly with Workday HCM.
- Demonstrated experience writing, building, scheduling, and maintaining reports/dashboards in a cloud-based HCM (Workday preferred).
- Experience handling confidential people data with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for improving processes.
- Ability to work hybrid (3 days required on-site).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Qlik, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Proficiency with calculated fields in Workday or another cloud-based HCM.
- Basic understanding of SQL queries and relational databases.
- Familiarity using business AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate analysis and reporting.
Location & Schedule
- Work location: Upper Dublin Township, PA (hybrid). This role requires being onsite at the client office at least 3 days per week.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to comply with the on-site/hybrid schedule.
Compensation & Benefits
- Our client offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, which may include medical/dental coverage, 401(k) with company match, discounted stock purchase program, and other industry-specific discounts and benefits. Specific compensation details will be provided by the client during the hiring process where required by local pay-transparency laws.
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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