Project Manager Analytics Specialist IV (Human Resources Department)

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit seeks a Project Manager & Analytics Specialist IV to lead HR projects from conception to completion, applying advanced analytics to drive decisions and process improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, deliver data-driven insights, and support change initiatives within HR operations, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development or labor relations.
• 4–5 years HR experience across compensation, recruitment, benefits, labor relations, or organizational development.
• Strong data analytics experience and proficiency with SQL/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR projects from conception to closure with clear milestones.
• Utilize advanced analytics to drive decisions and process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement divisional goals and change initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Change management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or labor relations

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - POLICY, PLANNING & OPERATIONS DIVISION

Project Manager & Analytics Specialist IV

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager & Analytics Specialist IV to join our Human Resources team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead strategic initiatives, manage complex projects from conception to completion, and harness advanced data analytics to drive informed decision-making and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of HR projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize talent, people, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics to interpret complex data sets, providing actionable insights that inform HR strategies and operational enhancements.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to implement divisional goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Change Management: Drive organizational change initiatives, leveraging data to support transitions and optimize processes within the HR function.

Why Join Us?

At the City of Detroit, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation and excellence thrive. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our HR operations and contribute to the city’s growth and success.

• Analyzes data from a variety of database sources and formats for research, systems, and report design.
• Assists stakeholders in understanding generated reports, outputs, and operational interfaces, and counsels them on their use, and in finding ways to be used to improve their functionality.
• Assists with the implementation of divisional goals, initiatives and plans.
• Develops and implements initiatives to improve work processes.
• Drives fact-based decision making at all levels within the organization.
• Drives process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the processes/tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.
• Investigates and analyzes complex proposed departmental reorganizations of City departments.
• Manages project development and execution from inception to closure.
• Presents results of analyses concisely and effectively to ensure adoption.
• Produces summarization reports, outputs, and operational interfaces that present research findings to stakeholders.
• Provides recommendations for improving business results, operational efficiencies, and system experiences through in-depth analysis.
• Provides supporting information to substantiate research findings.
• Responsible for HR Data Management best practices, quality standards and advanced HR Data Management activities (Acquisitions, Reorganizations, Advanced Data Setup, etc.).
• Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports to project sponsors.
• Works in conjunction with the Operations General Manager to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the Department.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with major in human resources, data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or labor relations.

Experience

• Significantly advanced levels of responsibility and four to five (4-5) years of human resources experience in any combination of the following components: compensation, recruitment/staffing, benefits, HR, labor relations, employee relations, training and development, and organizational development.

Preferred Experience

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI) and project management software (e.g., Asana, Microsoft Project).
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to diverse audiences.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP preferred, and Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is a plus.

Licensing and Certifications

Employees in this class are expected to remain current in human resources best practices and legal requirements and will be required to participate in continuing education and training opportunities.

Designations from the Society of Human Resources Management, International Personnel Management Association – HR

• SHRM-CP/SCP Certification preferred.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 25%
• Technical Assessment: 25%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 50%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P:100%

LRD: 02/07/2025

WRITTEN TEST REQUIREMENTS

Applicants may be required to illustrate proficiency in the use of software packages such as the Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel. Applicants may be required to take written tests or work simulations to illustrate proficiency in other skill sets as may be determined based on the duties and responsibilities to be performed. These written tests might include mathematical skills and writing skills, including grammar and reading comprehension.

Knowledge Of

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources modeling.
• Employee progression and succession plans.
• Familiarity with current human resources issues and best practices.
• Human Resources information technology.
• Laws, policies, regulations and methods governing public sector human resources management processes.
• Management principles affecting human resources and generally accepted human resources methodologies and procedures.
• Project management tools and software packages.
• Regulations, policies, procedures and labor contracts pertinent to service areas.
  Staffing practices.
• Understanding and administration of data development and data analytics processes.
• Understanding and application of lean six sigma process improvement methods.

Skill In

• Analysis.
• Change Management.
• Coordinating and expediting employee actions affecting department services.
• Customer and Client Focus.
• Data analysis.
• Driving results.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Gathering, organizing and analyzing information.
• Human Resources Capacity.
• Initiative and Self-Management.
• Organization.
• Organizational Development.
• Quality Management and Process Improvement.
• Policy/Planning.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making.
• Professionalism and Credibility.
• Project, change and time management.
• Team work and team development.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Time Management.
• Various project management applications.

Ability To

• Assume individual accountability for achieving organizational goals with resourcefulness and minimal supervision.
• Bring focus and perspective to group and team projects.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Communicate effectively verbally with tact and diplomacy.
• Concurrently manage multiple priorities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Learn quality management and process improvement principles.
• Learn the essentials of organizational development.
• Learn the services, jobs, and skills required and business activities of department(s) supported.
• Organize and prioritize work to assure timely and effective completion of assignments and attainment of goals
• Participate in labor-management ventures.
• Remain current in human resources best practices and legal requirements.
• Respond to workplace dynamics in a timely and pro-active manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The work is characterized as sedentary.
• TypicallyProject Manager & Analytics Specialistssit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of walking, standing, bending, and extended periods requiring the use of computer terminals and technology to accomplish work objectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a comfortable office environment which is appropriately lighted, heated and cooled.
• The work environment contains no significant hazards.
• Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.