Data Analyst - Remote

Apex Systems; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Analyst on a 7-month contract in Milwaukee to support workforce reporting and analytics. You will work with Workday reporting, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL Server, delivering reports, dashboards, and data extracts for internal stakeholders.

You will troubleshoot data quality issues, maintain existing reports, and partner with HR teams to translate business needs into actionable reporting solutions. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, reporting, HR systems, or related fields.
• Experience translating requirements into reporting solutions for business customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with at least one reporting or BI platform such as Power BI, Tableau, Workday Reporting, Cognos, Business Objects, or similar.
• Experience working with large datasets and data validation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support existing workforce reports, dashboards, and recurring reporting processes.
• Partner directly with Business HR, HR Solutions, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide reporting solutions.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues, investigate data discrepancies, and validate data quality.
• Maintain and enhance Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields, including Workday Drive and PRISM reports.
• Assist with operational reporting activities, including recurring monthly and weekly reporting processes.
• Create ad hoc analyses and data extracts for business partners.
• Document reporting processes, business definitions, and support procedures.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and platform specialists to improve reporting solutions.
• Contribute to Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and workforce analytics initiatives as skills and business needs allow.
• Help identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or modernize existing reporting processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication with business customers

Translate requirements to reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Workday Reporting

SQL Server / SSIS

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Data Analyst. This is a 7-month contract. If you are interested please reach out to Ryan. [email protected]

Job#: 3046190

About The Team

Our team supports multiple technologies including Workday, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft SQL Server, and SSIS. We are evolving toward a unified workforce data platform and are looking for a highly collaborative contractor to help support our reporting portfolio while contributing to broader analytics initiatives.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Workforce Reporting & Analytics Consultant to provide day-to-day support for workforce reporting, data requests, and reporting operations. This role will primarily support our Workday reporting environment while partnering with internal stakeholders to maintain and enhance existing reporting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support existing workforce reports, dashboards, and recurring reporting processes.


• Partner directly with Business HR, HR Solutions, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide reporting solutions.


• Troubleshoot reporting issues, investigate data discrepancies, and validate data quality.


• Maintain and enhance Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields, including Workday Drive and PRISM reports.


• Assist with operational reporting activities, including recurring monthly and weekly reporting processes.


• Create ad hoc analyses and data extracts for business partners.


• Document reporting processes, business definitions, and support procedures.


• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and platform specialists to improve reporting solutions.


• Contribute to Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and workforce analytics initiatives as skills and business needs allow.


• Help identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or modernize existing reporting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.


• 2+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, reporting, HR systems, or related fields.


• Experience working directly with business customers and translating requirements into reporting solutions.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Experience with at least one reporting or BI platform such as Power BI, Tableau, Workday Reporting, Cognos, Business Objects, or similar.


• Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Reporting, Composite Reports, Dashboards, Discovery Boards, or Prism Analytics.


• Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.


• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or SSIS.


• Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau development.


• Experience supporting HR, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, or People Analytics functions.


• Experience documenting business processes and developing user-facing reporting guidance.

Success in This Role

• Build trust with internal customers through responsive, high-quality support.


• Keep critical workforce reporting processes running smoothly during a period of transition.


• Learn our HR data ecosystem and become productive quickly.


• Effectively balance reporting execution, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement.


• Help the team identify opportunities to modernize and streamline reporting solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Is curious and learns new systems quickly.


• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.


• Enjoys working directly with customers.


• Can move comfortably between business questions, data investigation, and reporting solutions.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.