HR Report Analyst

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As a member of the HR Data Analytics team, the Human Resources Associate Report Analyst will support the building of the data reporting necessary to support the HR function administratively and analytically. This position is responsible for building reports and dashboards to provide HR and workforce metrics, administrative records, and data visualizations to internal customers. The role will provide reporting assistance to subject matter experts within various areas of HR. The output of this role supports analysis work for the HR Data Analytics team, and the administrative and operational tasks of HR colleagues, HR leaders and HR business partners and people leaders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, etc.)

OR;

Bachelor’s degree in another field with a demonstrable quantitative component (Economics, etc.) OR;

Bachelor’s degree with post-degree coursework in a quantitative field (e.g. graduate certificate in Statistics, Data Analytics, etc.).

EXPERIENCE:

One (1+) years of experience in a business analyst or HR functional role.  Direct experience with Workday HCM preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Build new or modify existing reports and dashboards in Workday using HCM and related data sources using recommended methods and applications to report on key metrics and trends across all areas of human resources and talent management.  Help deliver strategic HR reports that are aligned with business requirements.  Convert conceptual designs, mockups, and the results of analyses to Workday production reports and dashboards.

2. Test, validate, troubleshoot, and fix new and existing Workday reports.  Carry out or recommend steps and fixes to partner teams in IT, Finance and Supply Chain when necessary.  Occasionally collaborates with teams outside of Human Resources, including external vendor teams to design, develop, test and implement reporting functionality to support timely and accurate reporting.  

3. Exercise competency in report writing for administrative, compliance, record keeping and analysis purposes.

4. Be responsible for auditing of HR and workforce management reporting.  Identify and communicate areas of concern and opportunity with data integrity and accuracy of HCM data.

5. Understand, or commit to understanding, concepts related to human resources operations data management, and security roles and how they impact user experience with respect to reporting.

6. Attend internal customer meetings and take notes on design and requirements, ask pertinent questions on business needs, scope, and scale.

7. Respond to end-user cases from HR colleagues and people leaders to explain, train, test and fix issues. 

8. Provide training to internal stakeholders on running reports, and data interpretation.  Develop and update basic training materials as needed or requested.  Supports the departmental use of self-directed applications and serve as a point of contact for end users on proposed report updates and modifications.

9. Deliver recommendations on improvements to security roles and settings to achieve desired reporting and business outcomes.

10. Deliver recommendations on improvements to layout, design, and implementation of end-user data.  Proactively suggest areas of process improvement related to key functions. Propose solutions to problems and consider timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing customer needs. 11. Prioritize workflow based on business impact.  Communicate barriers and concerns preventing the timely and accurate completion of requested work.

12. Act as a preliminary consultant for HR Business Partners and other departments in basic area of HR reporting and/or provide functional support on consulting activities.

13. Demonstrates good judgment and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

2. Working on a computer.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Data literacy skills (understanding data sources, formats, basic auditing concepts; rudimentary exposure to statistical methods such as sampling, visualization techniques, etc. preferred).

2. Strong communication skills.

3. HR domain expertise.

4. Strong team player yet able to work independently.

5. Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.

6. Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.  Ease working with Excel and Workday is critical.

7. Ability and willingness to learn and maintain the necessary computational and application skills necessary to perform the core duties and responsibilities.

8. Expertise and experience collecting, preparing, and consolidating data, building using multiple data sources.

9. Intermediate (or higher) Excel skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

554 SYSTEM HR Shared Services