The People Analytics Lead will be responsible for building and scaling the organization’s People Analytics capabilities from the ground up.
Partner closely with the HR organization, HRIS, and People Technology teams to design, build, and deploy reporting and analytics solutions within Workday and related systems.
Design and stand-up People Analytics frameworks, reporting structures, and intake processes.
Define core workforce metrics, KPIs, and standardized reporting aligned to business priorities.
Build scalable, repeatable reporting solutions—moving away from one-off requests.
Create a structure where limited processes, standards, or governance currently exist.
Drive continuous improvement of system capabilities to support analytics needs.
Consult on requirements, prioritize use cases, and recommend scalable solutions.
Own end-to-end delivery of analytics solutions—from intake through deployment.
Ensure outputs are actionable, intuitive, and aligned to business decisions.

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Analytics, or related field (Master’s preferred)
7–10+ years of experience in People Analytics, HR Analytics, or Workforce Analytics
Strong hands-on experience with Workday reporting and analytics capabilities
Proven experience building analytics frameworks, dashboards, and reporting solutions from scratch
Experience partnering with HRIS or system configuration teams to deliver scalable solutions
Experience leading testing efforts (UAT) and deploying analytics products
Advanced skills in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and data analysis (Excel, SQL, or similar)
Experience with data modeling and ETL processes (Extract, Transform, Load) to ensure disparate data sources (Workday, ATS, Engagement surveys) speak the same language.

People Analytics Lead

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