Senior Workforce Analytics & Data Engineer

RGP (Resources Connection); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP is seeking a Senior Workforce Analytics & Data Engineer to help build and scale the People Analytics function at a leading tech-adjacent client. The role sits at the intersection of HR, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence with collaboration across HRIS, IT, Finance, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition.

You will drive analytics on headcount, attrition, recruitment and workforce planning, designing executive dashboards in Power BI while integrating Workday data and other enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in People/Workforce Analytics, BI, or Data Engineering.
• Strong Workday HCM reporting experience with dashboards and calculated fields.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Prism Analytics and/or Workday Data Cloud.
• Advanced Power BI skills including DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and semantic models.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce analytics initiatives across headcount, attrition, retention, recruiting, compensation, and planning.
• Design and build executive dashboards, scorecards, and self-service reporting with Power BI.
• Create scalable workforce data models, datasets and reporting structures.
• Integrate data from Workday and other systems using Workday Prism Analytics and/or Workday Data Cloud.
• Partner with HRIS, IT, and data teams on pipelines, governance, and source-of-truth strategies.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Improve data quality, metric consistency, and reporting accuracy across HR and business functions.
• Drive reporting automation and advance predictive analytics and AI-enabled decision making.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Workday HCM reporting

Workday Prism Analytics/Data Cloud

Data modeling

DAX/Power Query

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure

Job description

RGP is working with a leading technology company seeking a Senior Workforce Analytics & Data Engineer to help build and scale their People Analytics function. This role sits at the intersection of HR, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence, partnering closely with HR, HRIS, IT, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and other business leaders to deliver workforce insights that drive strategic decisions. 3-6 months project.

What You Will Work On

Scope of Work:

• Lead workforce analytics initiatives across headcount, attrition, retention, recruiting, compensation, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Design and build executive dashboards, scorecards, and self-service reporting solutions using Power BI and Workday.
• Create and maintain scalable workforce data models, datasets, and reporting structures.
• Integrate and transform data from Workday and other enterprise systems using Workday Prism Analytics and/or Workday Data Cloud.
• Partner with HRIS, IT, and enterprise data teams on data pipelines, system integrations, governance, and source-of-truth strategies.
• Analyze workforce trends and translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Improve data quality, metric consistency, and reporting accuracy across HR and business functions.
• Drive reporting automation and help advance the organization's capabilities in predictive analytics, workforce intelligence, and AI-enabled decision making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders by connecting workforce data to business outcomes and strategic priorities.

What You Will Bring

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, HR Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or Data Engineering.
• Strong Workday HCM reporting experience, including dashboards, reports, calculated fields, and workforce data structures.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Prism Analytics and/or Workday Data Cloud.
• Advanced Power BI expertise, including DAX, Power Query, data modeling, semantic models, and dashboard development.
• Strong SQL skills and experience building data models, integrations, datasets, and reporting solutions.
• Deep understanding of workforce metrics and HR data across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience partnering with both technical and business stakeholders to solve complex data and reporting challenges.

Preferred

• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or similar cloud data platforms.
• Python, R, predictive analytics, machine learning, or workforce forecasting experience.
• Experience supporting global

Pay Rate Range

• $95-110hr.

What You Can Expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What We Do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.