Human Resources Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside-Youth- is seeking an HR Analyst in Framingham to support People & Culture and Finance through analytics, HRIS administration, payroll processing support, and compliance reporting.

You will partner with the Director of People & Culture, Payroll Manager, CIO, and Finance team to ensure accurate employee data, timely payroll processing, and insightful workforce analytics that drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, 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.

Responsibilities

• HR Analytics & Reporting: Develop, maintain, and analyze workforce reports and dashboards.
• Track 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data accuracy

Process improvement

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance/Data Analytics

Tools

HRIS

Power BI

Acumatica

Excel

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

Framingham

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).

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 enhancethe employeeexperience.

This position reports to the Director of People & Culture and works closely with the Payroll Manager,CIOand Finance team.

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,Acumaticaand 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 andmaintainstandard operating procedures and reporting guides.

Payroll Support

• Assistwith 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.
• Assistemployees and managers with payroll-related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal andstatewageand 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.
• Assistwith policy implementation and documentation.

Process Improvement

• Identifyopportunities 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 relatedfield.
• 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.