Senior People Analytics Specialist

DeKalb Health; New Canaan (CT); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Moran Towing Corporation seeks a Senior People Analytics Specialist to design, build, and scale workforce intelligence capabilities. You will create robust dashboards, establish data governance, and perform predictive analytics to support talent retention, compensation strategy, and workforce planning across the organization.

The role requires turning complex HR data into executive-ready insights, partnering with Finance and HR leadership, and ensuring data privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, or related field.
• 4+ years in people analytics, workforce planning, or HR data analysis.
• Advanced data visualization tools and HRIS reporting (UKG Pro or similar).
• Strong SQL, Excel/VBA, and Python; Python preferred.
• Ability to translate data outputs into strategic recommendations and ensure confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain executive dashboards tracking core workforce metrics.
• Establish clean data pipelines with HRIS for data integrity.
• Define metrics, definitions, and governance standards across the organization.
• Perform deep-dive analyses and predictive modeling on flight risk and costs.
• Partner with Finance/HR to model workforce costs and budget cycles.
• Translate data into clear visuals for executives.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

Excel/VBA

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

HRIS reporting modules

Data warehousing tools

Job description

• Base Pay $98,000.00 - $108,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Shoreside, Full-Time
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Moran Recruiting Team

Description

Position Summary

The Senior People Analytics Specialist is a hands-on technical expert responsible for designing, building, and scaling Moran’s workforce intelligence and people analytics capabilities. Reporting directly to the VP of Total Rewards & People Analytics, this role transforms complex HR data into actionable, executive-ready insights.

The ideal candidate is a data storyteller and technical problem-solver who will build the foundational reporting infrastructure, establish data governance, and run predictive analytics to support talent retention, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness across our organization.

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

Data Infrastructure and Dashboard Development

• Design, build, and maintain robust, automated executive dashboards and reporting suites tracking core workforce metrics.
• Establish clean, reliable data pipelines by partnering with HRIS to ensure data integrity.
• Define and standardize consistent metrics, definitions, and data governance standards across the organization.

Workforce Intelligence and Predictive Modeling

• Conduct deep-dive analyses and predictive modeling on flight-risk factors, talent retention, and labor cost trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with Finance and HR leadership to model workforce costs, organizational restructures, and compensation budget cycles.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, compelling visual narratives and presentations for executive leadership and business partners.

Operational Reporting and Insights

• Manage ad-hoc data requests and deep-dive analytical inquiries.
• Support annual compensation and merit planning cycles by providing equity analysis and budget modeling support.
• Continuously audit data hygiene, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure high-confidence reporting.

Compliance, Governance, and Confidentiality

• Ensure strict data privacy, security, and confidentiality controls are maintained across all employee records and analytics models.
• Support workforce-related regulatory reporting, pay equity analysis, and audit support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of specialized experience in people analytics, workforce planning, or HR data analysis; experience in construction or maritime industries preferred.
• Advanced technical proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and HRIS reporting modules (UKG Pro or similar).
• Strong proficiency in data manipulation and querying (SQL, advanced Excel/VBA, or R/Python preferred); experience with Python preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical data outputs into clear, strategic business recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, data accuracy, and adherence to strict confidentiality standards.

Working Conditions

• Ability and willingness to work in Jacksonville, FL or New Canaan, CT office 3 days a week.

This job description does not cover or contain a complete list of responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities and activities may change, or other responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Team-oriented work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
• Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions
• Company paid Financial Advice Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Vacation based on years of service

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

Moran Towing Corporation offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target pay range for the Senior People Analytics Specialist position is $98,000 - $108,000per year. This pay range represents Moran's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.