[Hiring] HR Data Analyst @Virta Health

Virta Health; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a remote HR Data Analyst to enhance HRIS management and people analytics. This role involves optimizing HR systems, ensuring data integrity, and delivering actionable insights through robust reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Excel and HRIS platforms, with a focus on improving employee experiences through data-driven decisions. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes health and well-being, and be part of a team that is making a significant impact in the healthcare industry. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive positive change.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HRIS or people analytics roles in tech.
• Strong analytical mindset with detail orientation.
• Experience with major HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage HRIS configuration and data integrity.
• Build reliable reporting infrastructure for decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data flow.

Skills

HRIS Management

People Analytics

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Python

BI Tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

ADP

Workday

BambooHR

UKG

Job description

Apr 26, 2025 - Virta Health is hiring a remote HR Data Analyst. Salary: $92,129 - $108,386. Location: USA.

Virta Health is pioneering a new standard of care for people to reclaim their lives. We are in the midst of a public health crisis: obesity rates are at an all-time high and over half of US adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and despite billions spent on new treatments, outcomes are largely worse. Virta reverses these diseases and delivers life-changing results by pairing individualized nutrition with ongoing care from a clinical support team. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives.

We’re looking for a HR Data Analyst. This role serves as the system owner for our HRIS, managing configuration, data integrity, and system improvements in partnership with IT and vendors. They support key People workflows by building reliable reporting infrastructure and delivering accurate, actionable insights through dashboards and ad hoc analysis. This role collaborates across Talent, Total Rewards, Finance, and IT to streamline processes, ensure data flows seamlessly, and help us better leverage technology to improve the employee experience.

Responsibilities

HRIS Ownership & Optimization

• Serve as the system owner for our HRIS (e.g. ADP, Workday,BambooHR), managing configuration, workflows, and data integrity.

• Partner with IT and vendors to implement system upgrades, integrations, and new modules.

• Troubleshoot issues and act as the primary point of contact for HRIS-related questions.
  

People Analytics & Reporting

• Run and ensure the data quality of reports used to guide business decisions including the reporting infrastructure for workflows like talent reviews, performance and compensation cycles, employee engagement planning and more

• Build dashboards and decks that deliver actionable insights to People leadership and business partners.

• Provide the data backing for Ad Hoc requests and asks across the people function

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Talent, Total Rewards, Finance, and IT teams to ensure HR data flows accurately and securely between systems.

• Recommend and implement efficiency gains for common workflows

• Serve as a thought partner on how we leverage technology and data to improve the employee experience and business outcomes.

90 Day Plan

People & Priorities

• Meet 1:1 with key stakeholders across TR, HR, IT, Finance, and Exec teams to understand needs and expectations and establish communication cadences

HRIS Foundations

• Audit current HRIS setup: workflows, permissions, integrations, data quality

• Create or update system documentation, including data flow maps and access protocols

• Identify and prioritize fixes or improvements to core workflows (e.g., onboarding, job changes)

• Propose a 6–12 month HRIS improvement plan, aligned to business and team needs

Analytics & Insights

• Define and document “core metrics” (e.g., headcount, turnover, DEI, internal mobility)

• Set up a scalable process for ongoing reporting and on-demand data requests

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience in HRIS, people analytics, or people operations roles, preferably in a high-growth or tech environment.

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; bonus points for SQL, Python, or experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI).

• Hands-on experience with one or more major HRIS platforms (ADP, Workday, UKG)

• Strong project management and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Consultative skills to partner with stakeholders on discovery and solutioning

• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex problems through systems and data.

Values-driven culture

Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll do well if:

• You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally

• You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same

• You prioritize positive impact over busy work

• You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience

• You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information

• You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma

• You take risks and rapidly iterate

Virta has a location based compensation structure. Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. For this role, the compensation range is $92,129 - $108,386. Information about Virta’s benefits is on our Careers page at: https://www.virtahealth.com/careers.

As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.

As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco. We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, MS, NM, OK, SD, VT, WI.

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