HRIS Analyst III; Data Analytics

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Serves as the senior analytical resource and is responsible for developing, analyzing, and delivering workforce data insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. Focuses on advanced reporting, dashboard development, workforce analytics, data visualization, and HR metrics across the employee lifecycle.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

• Partners with other departments and operational stakeholders to transform HR data into actionable insights that improve workforce planning, retention, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance.
• Contributes to the advancement of HR analytics capabilities through reporting automation, data visualization, and the exploration of AI-enabled and predictive analytics tools that support workforce insights and operational effectiveness.
• Designs, develops, and maintains advanced HR dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Analyzes workforce trends related to turnover and retention, headcount and staffing, recruitment metrics, diversity and compliance reporting, time‑to‑fill and onboarding, and employee lifecycle trends.
• Delivers actionable insights and recommendations to HR leadership and institutional stakeholders.
• Supports executive-level reporting and workforce planning initiatives.
• Automates recurring reports and improves reporting efficiency.
• Develops interactive dashboards.
• Translates complex datasets into clear visual narratives for leadership audiences.
• Designs reporting solutions that improve data accessibility and user experience.
• Partners with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and meaningful workforce metrics.
• Ensures accuracy, integrity, and consistency of HR data across systems.
• Performs data validation, audits, reconciliations, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintains reporting definitions, business rules, and data documentation.
• Partners with HRIS and IT teams to improve data structures and reporting capabilities.
• Supports compliance reporting and institutional data requests.
• Assists in identifying opportunities for automation and AI-enabled analytics within HR reporting and operational processes.
• Supports development of predictive and trend-based workforce analytics models.
• Researches emerging technologies and analytics tools to improve data visualization, reporting efficiency, and decision support capabilities.
• Promotes efficient and responsible use of analytics and AI-enabled technologies.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting and workforce analytics.
• Consults with HR leaders and business partners to identify reporting needs and analytical opportunities.
• Provides insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assists in identifying workforce risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process…