Human Resources Analyst

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

PTO and holidays

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

SmithGroup, the Ann Arbor office, is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to join our data-driven HR team. You will collect, validate, and analyze HR, payroll, and compensation data, building dashboards and reports with Power BI to deliver actionable insights for workforce planning and salary programs.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in HR analytics, hands-on experience with HRIS (UKG Pro preferred), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 3–5 years in HR analytics, compensation, HR systems, or similar.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; UKG Pro preferred.
• Hands-on in compensation programs, benchmarking, salary surveys.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze HR, payroll, compensation, and workforce data.
• Create recurring and ad hoc reports using HRIS tools, Excel, Power BI.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics tools.
• Support compensation programs through market pricing and benchmarking.
• Assist with annual merit reviews and compensation cycles, including data prep and reporting.
• Audit HR and compensation data for accuracy and reliability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

HR knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Data Analytics

Tools

UKG Pro

Power BI

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Ann Arbor office of SmithGroup is looking for aHuman Resources Analystto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Collect, validate, and analyze HR, payroll, compensation, and workforce data from HR systems and other internal and external sources.
• Create recurring and ad hoc reports using HRIS reporting tools, Excel, Power BI, and other analytics platforms.
• Analyze data related to compensation, turnover, workforce planning, demographics, and other key HR metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytics tools that provide meaningful workforce and compensation insights.
• Support compensation programs through market pricing, benchmarking, salary survey participation, salary structure administration, and compensation analysis.
• Assist with annual merit review and compensation cycles, including data preparation, auditing, reporting, testing, and issue resolution.
• Perform regular audits of HR and compensation data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliable reporting.
• Support the maintenance and optimization of HR systems, including testing, upgrades, reporting, user support, and process improvements.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations through reports, dashboards, visualizations, and summaries tailored to stakeholders.
• Develop documentation, procedures, and training materials related to HR systems, reporting, and compensation processes.

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in human resources, HR analytics, compensation, HR systems, or a related analytical role.
• 3-5 years of experience working with HRIS platforms; UKG Pro experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with compensation programs, including salary structures, market benchmarking, salary surveys, and compensation analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, lookup functions, and data cleaning or transformation.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and experience auditing and validating data.
• Ability to manage confidential information and work effectively with HR, payroll, and business stakeholders.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $73,000 to $88,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].