Human Resources Analyst

TalentRise, An Aleron Company; Buffalo, City of Niagara Falls (NY, NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentRise, An Aleron Company, is seeking an HR Analyst to join its HR team in Buffalo. This newly created role provides analytical, systems, and operational support across HR, with exposure to Total Rewards, HRIS, workforce analytics, reporting, and broader HR initiatives.

The HR Analyst reports to the Director of Total Rewards and will partner with HR leaders and cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights and drive HR efficiency through technology, automation, and AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Analytics or related field.
• Experience in HR analytics, Total Rewards, HRIS or related function.
• Strong ability to interpret data and identify meaningful trends.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HR reports, dashboards, metrics and analytics.
• Analyze trends in headcount, turnover, compensation and benefits.
• Support compensation and Total Rewards initiatives with data analysis and reporting.
• Partner with HR on benefits reporting, data analysis, audits and program support.
• Support HRIS reporting and data integrity, identify discrepancies and improvements.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from HR leadership and business partners.
• Translate HR data into meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Help develop HR processes, reporting tools and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication of findings

Collaboration across HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

HR reporting tools

Job description

Our client is a well-established, global organization seeking an HR Analyst to join its Human Resources team. This newly created role will provide analytical, systems, and operational support across the HR function, with particular exposure to Total Rewards, HRIS, workforce analytics, reporting, and broader HR initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, the HR Analyst will serve as a key analytical resource to HR leadership and cross-functional HR partners. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data but also understands the broader HR context behind the numbers and can translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain HR reports, dashboards, metrics, and workforce analytics to support business and HR decision-making.
• Analyze trends across areas such as headcount, turnover, compensation, benefits, and other workforce data.
• Support compensation and Total Rewards initiatives, including data analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and annual processes.
• Partner with HR colleagues on benefits-related reporting, data analysis, audits, reconciliations, and program support.
• Support HRIS reporting and data integrity, identifying discrepancies and opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and analytical requests from HR leadership and business partners.
• Help translate HR data into meaningful insights, trends, and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support the development and improvement of HR processes, reporting tools, dashboards, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve HR efficiency and capabilities.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects and broader organizational initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience working within HR, HR analytics, Total Rewards, HRIS, compensation, benefits, or a related analytical function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify meaningful trends.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with HR systems and reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset, particularly around HR technology, automation, and AI.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different areas of HR while also operating independently.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to step into a newly created role with the ability to help shape how HR data, technology, and analytics are used across the organization. The HR Analyst will gain exposure across multiple areas of HR while partnering directly with HR leadership and contributing to initiatives with organization-wide visibility.

For someone who enjoys the analytical side of HR but wants to remain connected to the broader business, this role offers a strong combination of analytics, systems, Total Rewards, project work, and strategic HR exposure.