Human Resources Analyst

Wayside Youth; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside Youth in Framingham, MA seeks an HR Analyst to support People & Culture and Finance with workforce analytics, payroll assistance, and data management. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in Framingham office and 2 days remote. Salary range $64,000–$79,000/year plus a sign-on bonus; degree and experience considered.

Responsibilities include HR analytics, reporting, HRIS administration, payroll support, and compliance. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in HR/payroll and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, data analytics, or related field.
• 2–4 years in HR, payroll, HRIS, analytics, or related functions.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze workforce reports and dashboards.
• Track turnover, retention, vacancies, demographics, and engagement metrics.
• Support annual workforce analysis and strategic planning.
• Create reports using HRIS, payroll, Excel, Acumatica, and Power BI.
• Audit employee data and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Serve as primary HRIS support resource.
• Maintain employee records and organizational data.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and SOPs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data accuracy

Process improvement

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

HRIS administration

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

Framingham

The HR Analyst supports the People & Culture and Finance teams through workforce analytics, HR systems administration, payroll processing support, compliance reporting, audits, and employee data management. This role serves as a key partner in ensuring the accuracy of employee data, supporting payroll administration, producing workforce insights, and improving processes that enhance the employee experience. This position reports to the Director of People & Culture and works closely with the Payroll Manager, CIO and Finance team.

Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $79,000.00/year depending on experience and degree + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in our Framingham, MA office and 2 days remote.

What will you do:

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and analyze workforce reports and dashboards.

• Track trends related to turnover, retention, vacancies, demographics, engagement, and other workforce metrics.

• Support annual workforce analysis and strategic planning initiatives.

• Create reports using HRIS, payroll, Excel, Acumatica and Power BI platforms.

• Audit employee data and ensure data integrity across systems.

HR Systems Administration

• Serve as a primary HRIS support resource.

• Maintain employee records and organizational data.

• Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvements.

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and reporting guides.

Payroll Support

• Assist with biweekly payroll preparation and processing.

• Audit payroll data for accuracy and compliance.

• Review timekeeping records, deductions, leave balances, and employee changes.

• Support payroll reconciliations and year-end payroll activities.

• Assist employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour regulations.

Compliance & Auditing

• Support internal audits and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Prepare reports for leadership, grants, accreditation, and compliance needs.

• Monitor HR and payroll data for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with policy implementation and documentation.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.

• Create efficiencies through reporting, technology, and workflow improvements.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to streamline administrative processes.

Competencies/Traitsof our Superstars:

• Analytical thinking

• Data accuracy

• Process improvement

• Collaboration

• Confidentiality

• Customer service

• Project management

• Communication

• Presentation Skills

Preferred Traits/Skills

• Experience with payroll processing.

• Experience with HRIS administration.

• Power BI reporting experience.

• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, social services, or human services organizations.

• HR, payroll, or related certification.

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in HR, payroll, HRIS, analytics, or related functions.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High attention to detail and confidentiality.