HR Program Analyst – Contract

Jobtailor; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Performance Management Analyst to support the Q4 cycle, coordinate activities, and ensure timely issue resolution. You will analyze rating distributions and generate insights for HR and leadership, partnering with HRBPs and COE teams across levels.

You will help maintain performance platforms, build dashboards, and assist in process improvements. This role requires strong data interpretation, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication to stakeholders, with

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting HR or performance data.
• Experience with HR systems, reporting tools, and data visualization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive, high-visibility environment.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• Effective communication with the ability to translate data into clear insights for stakeholders.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide processes or annual cycles.
• Comfort working across cross-functional HR teams and engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of the Q4 enterprise performance management cycle, including coordination, tracking, and issue resolution
• Analyze performance rating distributions and trends across business units, roles, and levels to generate actionable insights for HR and leadership
• Partner with HRBPs and COE teams to identify themes, risks, and opportunities in performance outcomes and calibration results
• Support performance management technology and tools (e.g., performance platforms, forms, reporting dashboards), including troubleshooting and optimization
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and datasets to support decision-making and executive communications
• Assist in process improvements, documentation, and scaling of performance management practices
• Provide operational support for stakeholder inquiries, data requests, and cycle readiness activities
• Contribute to development of materials for leader communications, training, and enablement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

HR data interpretation

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Performance platforms

Reporting dashboards

Job description

• Support end-to-end execution of the Q4 enterprise performance management cycle, including coordination, tracking, and issue resolution
• Analyze performance rating distributions and trends across business units, roles, and levels to generate actionable insights for HR and leadership
• Partner with HRBPs and COE teams to identify themes, risks, and opportunities in performance outcomes and calibration results
• Support performance management technology and tools (e.g., performance platforms, forms, reporting dashboards), including troubleshooting and optimization
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and datasets to support decision-making and executive communications
• Assist in process improvements, documentation, and scaling of performance management practices
• Provide operational support for stakeholder inquiries, data requests, and cycle readiness activities
• Contribute to development of materials for leader communications, training, and enablement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting HR or performance data and identifying trends
• Experience with HR systems, reporting tools, and data visualization (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive, high-visibility environment
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline
• Effective communication skills with ability to translate data into clear insights for stakeholders
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide processes or annual cycles (e.g., performance management, talent reviews)
• Comfort working across cross-functional HR teams and engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills in interpreting HR performance data and generating actionable insights. Proficient in managing enterprise-wide performance management processes and utilizing reporting tools for effective decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Analytical Skills
• HR Systems Experience
• Data Visualization
• Performance Management Support
• Effective Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Performance Rating Interpretation
• Process Improvement
• Dashboard Development
• Reporting
• Data Management

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

• Performance Management
• Talent Reviews
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• Power BI
• Performance Platforms
• Reporting Dashboards