Sr. Analyst

Overview

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special! The Senior People Analyst turns workforce data into strategic insight that informs talent and business decisions.

Working closely with the HR Leader, HR Business Partners, and business leaders, this role identifies key workforce questions, translates data into clear narratives, and helps leaders take informed, data-driven action. In addition to delivering analytics, this role helps shape decisions by guiding stakeholders through workforce trends and enabling leaders to use insights to drive future orientated outcomes across the organization.

• Strategic Partnership & Influence:
  Partner with HR and business leaders to identify workforce priorities and define the analytics needed to inform decisions.
• Translate complex data into clear insights that shape priorities and decisions.
• Insight Generation & Decision Enablement:
  Deliver analytics, dashboards, and reporting that support workforce priorities including retention, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Connect data points to highlight workforce risks, opportunities, and practical actions.
• Consultative Problem Solving:
  Partner with stakeholders to diagnose workforce issues, challenge assumptions, and refine solutions through data.
• Work with HRIS, IT, and analytics partners to ensure data quality and effective solutions.
• Scalable Insights & Continuous Improvement:
  Build and improve scalable reporting and dashboards that increase visibility into workforce trends.

Core Capabilities

• Translate data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Credibility to engage HRBPs and business leaders in strategic discussions.
• Strong communication and data storytelling skills.
• Analytical mindset and experience with Power BI or similar tools.

Differentiating Capabilities

• Connect analytics to business strategy and workforce outcomes.
• Comfort with ambiguity and helping define the right question and answer.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, analytics, business, organizational psychology, information systems, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HR analytics, people analytics, workforce planning, or a related field.
• Experience building insights, reports, or dashboards that inform business and talent decisions.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Power BI or similar tools.

• Experience with predictive analytics, workforce planning, or retention analysis.
• Exposure to AI-enabled analytics, automation, or Microsoft Copilot.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and ethical use of workforce data.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin or place of birth, ancestry, age, disability, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, medical condition, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, personal appearance, or any other classification protected by applicable law.