Associate Data Analyst, Analytics & Automation

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Data Analyst, People Analytics & Automation supports the People Analytics function by executing foundational data analysis, reporting, and process automation tasks within the People department. This role assists in transforming raw people data into preliminary insights and streamlining administrative processes. The analyst leverages data manipulation, business intelligence tools, and scripting concepts to support the People Department strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining HR analytics dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Looker) to track departmental and organizational KPIs, such as turnover, retention, and service levels.
• Preparing regular and ad‑hoc reports and visualizations on key HR metrics, trends, and anomalies for internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining data pipelines and transforming raw data from various sources to create automated dashboards and reports.
• Designing, developing, testing, and documenting simple HR automation projects to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across HR operations.
• Collaborating with the HR Technology team on automation projects as directed and identifying opportunities for process optimization.
• Creating and maintaining journey‑mapping documentation for end‑user experience and system processes.
• Implementing departmental reporting and analytics strategy and data‑management best practices through routine data audits, clean‑ups, and other activities.
• Acting as a data consultant to other People Department teams and other departments, translating business objectives and highlighting trends and insights.
• Cross‑training department members to become more data literate and self‑sufficient in dashboards and analytical tools such as Looker, Big Query, and Excel.
• Assisting in writing technical documentation, data contracts, and data dictionaries for the dashboards and reports supported by the function.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, Statistics, or a related field. 0–2 years of related experience in HR operations, data analysis, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in retail management, continuous improvement, compliance, project management, or HR functional roles is a plus. Internal JD Group experience is always preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets formulas and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL). Basic experience with or exposure to BI tools such as Looker. Proficient in basic data analysis and reporting concepts. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to navigate and administer HRIS solutions, with Workday experience strongly preferred. Experience automating processes through technology is a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to touch, handle, feel, and type
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move from 10 pounds occasionally

Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position. The average work week is 40–50 hours, which can vary depending on business need. The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. Travel may be required occasionally, likely no more than 10% of time. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope…