Sr Research Analyst - Benefits

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior data analytics professional to inform enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, shareholder, and incentive strategies. You will partner with business partners and stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making and ensure data governance and reporting accuracy.

The role focuses on developing measurement frameworks, evaluating program effectiveness, building dashboards, and transitioning to advanced analytics to improve workforce outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced data analysis, reporting tools, and spreadsheet modeling.
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS) preferred.
• Strong data governance and data quality skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes compensation, benefits, and workforce data to generate insights for Total Rewards strategies.
• Develops measurement frameworks and evaluates ROI and program effectiveness across Total Rewards initiatives.
• Performs pay equity and demographic analyses; presents data-driven recommendations.
• Integrates Total Rewards data with broader People data to identify trends and risks.
• Develops dashboards and predictive models to forecast compensation and benefits trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Predictive modeling

ROI analysis

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/HR/data analytics

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Conducts research and advanced data analysis to inform enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, shareholder, and incentive strategies. Partners with business partners team, Sr AOE Leads, and key stakeholders to support data-driven and evidence-based decision-making. Develops measurement frameworks and evaluates program effectiveness across Total Rewards initiatives. Ensures data governance, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement of analytics processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets compensation, benefits, and workforce data to generate actionable insights that inform Total Rewards strategies and initiatives.
• Develops measurement frameworks and conducts return on investment (ROI) and effectiveness evaluations across compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, leadership development, performance, and succession programs.
• Performs comprehensive pay equity and demographic analyses, presents findings, and develops data-driven recommendations to address identified disparities.
• Integrates Total Rewards data, including compensation, benefits utilization, and promotion cycles, with broader People Practices data to identify workforce trends and at-risk employee segments.
• Develops dashboards and predictive models to forecast compensation trends, benefits utilization, and workforce outcomes, transitioning from standard reporting to advanced analytics.
• Supports the design, implementation, and improvement of Centers of Excellence tools, templates, methodologies, and governance standards to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with Sr AOE Leads and stakeholders to provide analytical guidance, support change management efforts, respond to inquiries, and contribute to knowledge management documentation.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources, data analytics, or a related field required.

Work Experience

• 6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, analytics, or a related field required.
• Experience with advanced data analysis, reporting tools, and spreadsheet modeling required.
• Experience with human resource information systems preferred.
• Experience in research design or program evaluation preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

None required.

This role is focused on benefits strategy This person can sit within any DPR region/BU

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.

Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future.

Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results.

Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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