Sr Analyst, People Analytics & Insights

Cencora; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Cencora in Maharashtra is seeking a Senior Analyst to support the People Analytics and Insights team. This role involves analyzing workforce data, developing dashboards, and generating insights to enhance workforce planning. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Statistics or a related field along with proficiency in SQL, R, and Power BI. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are vital. The position offers an engaging work environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a people analytics role with an advanced degree.
• Proficiency with analytical and data visualization tools like SQL and Power BI.
• Ability to communicate data insights for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze HR and workforce data to identify trends.
• Develop scorecards and dashboards depicting workforce metrics.
• Prepare datasets for forecasting related to headcount and turnover.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

SQL

R

Python

SPSS

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst supports the People Analytics and Insights team by performing foundational data analysis, maintaining workforce datasets, generating insights, and enabling HR and business stakeholders with high-quality reporting and dashboards to improve the effectiveness of workforce planning and strategic initiatives.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Dashboarding, Reporting, and Data Visualization

• Analyze HR and workforce data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop scorecards, dashboards, and reports that effectively depict workforce metrics in a concise and actionable manner.
• Prepare datasets for forecasting headcount, hiring, turnover, and payroll.
• Support development and maintenance of workforce planning templates and documentation.
• Conduct data quality checks, support reconciliations, and document issues.

Data Analysis, Insights, and Research

• Collect and synthesize large data sets, carry out quantitative and qualitative analysis, and interpret and draw conclusions from the information reviewed.
• Prepare data for forecasting models related to headcount, turnover, hiring, and payroll expense.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analytics deliverables for HRBPs, COEs, and business leaders.
• Produce reports and utilize them to perform data analyses summarized into key findings for customers.
• Provide guidance to HR partners on dashboard usage and data interpretation.
• Communicate data to key stakeholders to support informed business decisions by providing in-depth analysis and recommendations.

Process Improvement & Data Governance

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reports and redesign reports to include these efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot reporting and data issues.
• Monitor workforce data quality across systems and support discrepancy resolution.

Experience And Educational Requirements

• Advanced Degree in Statistics, I/O psychology or other quantitative social science field and 1+ years of experience in a people analytics or similar role or 4+ years of experience in people analytics or similar role with a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, I/O psychology or other quantitative social science field.
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency with analytical and data visualization tools such as SQL, R, Python, SPSS, STATA, Minitab or Power BI.
• Analytical and curious thinking style with passion for problem solving and telling compelling stories using data.
• Ability to define problems and manage projects in a fast‑paced organization.
• Ability to translate data into clear, relevant insights and communicate results to audiences at all levels of technical expertise.
• Demonstrated strengths in collaboration and influencing skills and ability to anticipate problems and opportunities.
• Experience creating compelling and intuitive data visualizations and presentations.
• Great attention to detail and ability to deliver exceptional quality in reports and data analysis.
• Working experience with HCM platforms such as Workday, ADP, and Degreed.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, And Ability Requirements

• Ability to interpret workforce data.
• Proficiency in data visualization and dashboards.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate data insights for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of procurement (purchasing).
• Ability to create and manage budgets and expenses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills in operating company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification
• Tableau Certification

Work Experience

4+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in healthcare data analytics or business intelligence.

Skills & Knowledge

Behavioral Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Impact and Influencing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multitasking
• Problem SolvingTime Management

Technical Skills

• Advanced Data Visualization Techniques
• Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting Tools
• Data Analysis and Synthesis
• Data Management
• Programming languages like SQL

Tools Knowledge

• Business Intelligence Software like Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, QlikSense
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) Software
• Data Visualization Tools

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Accommodations & Reasonable Accommodations

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodation requests will not be returned.