People Analytics Analyst

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an HR Analyst (People Analytics & Reporting) for an onsite role in Cedar Park, TX. You will design and deliver dashboards, reports, and analytics using Workday to support HR, finance, and leadership decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with HRIS systems, strong data visualization skills (Power BI/Tableau), and a track record of turning workforce data into actionable insights. This contract-to-hire position offers a path to direct employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, HR, finance, or related field or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with Workday or similar HRIS/ERP systems.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or workforce analytics.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data insights.
• Experience building dashboards and reports using data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and analytics using Workday and other tools.
• Track and analyze workforce metrics including headcount, turnover, retention, and hiring trends.
• Develop executive-level reporting and standardized reporting packages.
• Translate data into insights and recommendations for HR and business leaders.
• Support HR data governance, system optimization, and audit readiness initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard design

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, HR, finance, or related field or 4+ years of equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

• Job Type: Temp to Direct
• Duration: 6 - 9 Months

Job Description Section

Job Title: HR Analyst (People Analytics & Reporting)
Location: Onsite in Cedar Park, TX
Employment Type: Contract to hire (6 months)
Industry: Aerospace / Technology
Compensation:$40-$55/hr DOE

Schedule: Exempt / Standard Business Hours

About the Opportunity:

The HR Analyst (People Analytics & Reporting) transforms workforce data into actionable insights that support business and talent decisions. This role partners with HR, Finance, and leadership to design, build, and deliver reporting, dashboards, and analytics using Workday and related systems.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to help build and scale a people analytics function from the ground up. You will influence workforce strategy, define key metrics, and provide insights that directly impact organizational performance and decision‑making.

About Acara Solutions:

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider. We help companies compete for talent by delivering contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. With decades of experience across industries, we partner closely with clients to deliver customized talent solutions that drive business success.

What You'll Do:

• Design and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and analytics using Workday and other tools
• Track and analyze workforce metrics including headcount, turnover, retention, and hiring trends
• Develop executive‑level reporting and standardized reporting packages
• Translate data into insights and recommendations for HR and business leaders
• Support HR data governance, system optimization, and audit readiness initiatives

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field or 4+ years of equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working with Workday or similar HRIS/ERP systems
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or workforce analytics
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data insights
• Experience building dashboards and reports using data visualization tools

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience developing HR metrics and workforce analytics frameworks
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel reporting
• Experience supporting data governance, SOX controls, or audit processes
• Experience partnering with HR, Finance, and executive stakeholders

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No security clearance required
• Position requires frequent sitting and occasional standing or walking
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.