Sr. Lead HR Analytics Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive plan

Benefits

Job summary

Early Warning is seeking a highly analytical Sr. Lead BI Developer to translate workforce data into actionable insights that influence business decisions.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and leaders to design and deliver data-driven insights on workforce strategy and employee experience. Based in a hybrid role across locations (Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago or New York), this role requires extensive SQL and Tableau expertise, with strong data governance and storytelling to drive

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR analytics experience.
• 7+ years Tableau experience with dashboard design and storytelling.
• 5+ years SQL development and data wrangling.
• 2+ years Workday or equivalent HCM tool reporting.
• Strong SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts.
• Ability to tell a compelling data story to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze HR and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards for executive decision-making.
• Extract, transform, and analyze data across multiple systems.
• Translate complex datasets into clear narratives for non-technical audiences.
• Define metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks with HR and leaders.
• Support data architecture and governance across HR systems.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering to optimize pipelines.

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Data storytelling

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

Tools

Workday

Snowflake

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.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow 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.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess 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.

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 acti