Human Resources Analyst

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible scheduling

3 weeks PTO in first year

8 paid federal holidays

15 extra Fridays off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

SmithGroup is seeking a Human Resources Analytics Analyst in Detroit, MI. You will collect, validate, and analyze HR data, develop Power BI dashboards, and support compensation programs across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in HR analytics and hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (UKG Pro). A strong Excel background and data-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 related analytical role.
• 3–5 years of experience with HRIS platforms; UKG Pro experience 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 BI 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Analytical mindset

Confidentiality

Stakeholder communication

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Requisition ID12597-Posted09/16/2026-SmithGroup, Corporate-Human Resources-Detroit, MI

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 Corporate office of SmithGroupis 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.

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.