HR Data Analyst

MAI; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAI is seeking an HR Data Analyst in Independence, OH to drive data-led decisions across Human Resources. You will collect, clean, and analyze HR data, build reports and dashboards, and present insights to CHRO and HRBPs.

The role requires 2–4+ years in HR analytics, advanced Excel, and experience with Power BI or Tableau; ADP familiarity preferred. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT to improve processes and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business analytics, or a related field.
• 2–4+ years HR analytics, reporting, or data interpretation.
• Experience with HRIS reporting; ADP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Tableau experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain HR data from HRIS for payroll and talent processes.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and scorecards tracking headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, and demographics.
• Analyze workforce trends and translate data into actionable insights for HR leaders.
• Support workforce planning, engagement, retention, and compensation analysis.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT to deliver analytics solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Job description

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HR Data Analyst

Full Time Professional Independence, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1917

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The HR Data Analyst supports data-driven decision-making across Human Resources by collecting, analyzing, validating, and reporting employee and organizational data. This role develops reports, dashboards, and insights that help the CHRO and HRBPs identify workforce trends, measure program effectiveness, improve processes, and support organizational goals.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and maintain HR data: Gather, organize, and maintain employee and workforce data from HRIS for payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, learning, performance, engagement surveys, and other relevant sources.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity: Audit, clean, validate, and reconcile HR data to identify errors, inconsistencies, duplicates, or gaps; partner with HR BPs, HR Operations Manager, and other system owners to correct issues.
• Develop reports and dashboards: Create and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and scorecards that track key HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, retention, hiring activity, time-to-fill, internal mobility, engagement, absenteeism, training completion, and workforce demographics.
• Analyze workforce trends: Interpret HR data to identify patterns, risks, opportunities, and insights related to staffing, turnover, recruiting, employee experience, performance, compensation, learning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Translate data into insights: Present findings in a clear, concise, and actionable format for HR leaders, business partners, managers, and executive stakeholders; explain what the data means and how it can inform decisions.
• Support strategic HR initiatives: Provide analytical support for workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, retention strategies, performance programs, compensation reviews, organizational design, and diversity-related reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders: Collaborate with HR team members, business leaders, Finance, IT, and other partners to understand reporting needs, define metrics, document requirements, and deliver meaningful analytics solutions.
• Improve HR processes and reporting: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate recurring tasks, standardize metrics, improve data workflows, and increase the efficiency and reliability of HR analytics processes.

EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• 2–4+ years of HR experience, preferably with a focus on workforce analytics, employee engagement, HRIS reporting, and data interpretation.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and analytics tools; ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP TotalSource preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience required.
• Experience with reporting or dashboard tools such as Power BI or Tableau; SQL or other query language experience a plus.
• Relevant HR or people analytics certification preferred, such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM People Analytics Specialty Credential, or AIHR People Analytics Certificate.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with HR analytics, reporting, and visualization tools, including Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively in both independent and team-based settings.
• Maintains confidentiality, discretion, professionalism, and a high level of integrity.