Sr. Lead HR Analytics Developer

Early Warning; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company-m"

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Early Warning is seeking a highly analytical Sr. Lead BI Developer to translate workforce data into actionable insights. You will partner with HR, Finance, and leaders to design and deliver data-driven solutions that improve workforce strategy and employee experience.

The role focuses on building dashboards in Tableau, data wrangling with SQL, and influencing business decisions through compelling narratives. Strong communication and governance are essential in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Typically, a minimum of 12+ years of progressive related experience.
• 7+ years of experience with Tableau (dashboard design, data modeling, and storytelling)
• 5+ years of experience SQL development and data wrangling
• 2+ years of experience Workday or equivalent HCM tool reporting and data analysis
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts (data modeling, ETL processes, data structures)
• Demonstrated ability to tell a compelling story with data and influence stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Background and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Analyze HR and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the employee lifecycle
• Develop and maintain dashboards and visualizations in Tableau to support executive decision-making
• Extract, transform, and analyze data using SQL across multiple systems and data sources
• Translate complex datasets into clear narratives and presentations for non-technical stakeholders
• Partner with HR and business leaders to define key metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
• Support and enhance HR data architecture, ensuring alignment with data warehousing best practices
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to optimize data pipelines and reporting capabilities
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across HR systems

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Workday

Data warehousing

Storytelling with data

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze®, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Early Warning follows a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Sr. Lead Business Intelligence Developer who can translate complex workforce data into compelling, actionable insights. This role is ideal for someone who not only understands data but can tell a clear and impactful story with it to influence business decisions.

You will partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to design, develop, and deliver data-driven insights that improve workforce strategy, operational efficiency, and employee experience.

Essential Functions

• Analyze HR and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the employee lifecycle
• Develop and maintain dashboards and visualizations in Tableau to support executive decision-making
• Extract, transform, and analyze data using SQL across multiple systems and data sources
• Translate complex datasets into clear narratives and presentations for non-technical stakeholders
• Partner with HR and business leaders to define key metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
• Support and enhance HR data architecture, ensuring alignment with data warehousing best practices
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to optimize data pipelines and reporting capabilities
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across HR systems

Required Qualifications

• Typically, a minimum of 12+ years of progressive related experience.
• 7+ years of experience with Tableau (dashboard design, data modeling, and storytelling)
• 5+ years of experience SQL development and data wrangling
• 2+ years of experience Workday or equivalent HCM tool reporting and data analysis
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts (data modeling, ETL processes, data structures)
• Demonstrated ability to tell a compelling story with data and influence stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Background and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday
• Experience with Snowflake or other modern cloud data platforms
• Background in Human Resources analytics (e.g., workforce planning, attrition, talent acquisition)
• Experience in the Financial Services industry
• Familiarity with HR data governance, compliance, and privacy standards

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants must have the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

The Base Pay Scale For This Position In

Phoenix, AZ in USD per year is: $129,000 - $161,000.

New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $154,000-$193,000.

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage –Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan –Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.