Strategic Data Analytics & Benchmarking Leader

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Principal, Data/Analytics and Benchmarking to build the analytical foundation for enterprise planning and performance management. You will define metrics, collect data, develop models and dashboards, and blend internal performance data with external benchmarks to generate executive-ready insights and recommendations.

You will partner with Finance and Enterprise Systems to ensure data quality, governance, and repeatable processes while leading high-priority analyses to inform

Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise business operations, data analytics, data science, strategic finance, or related field
• Experience using data and external benchmarks to diagnose performance and identify drivers and gaps
• Advanced analytics with Excel and data querying, modeling, or visualization tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python

Responsibilities

• Define data, analytics, and benchmarking roadmap for enterprise planning and transformation
• Establish consistent metric definitions, calculation logic, data sources, and documentation
• Collaborate with Enterprise Systems, Finance, and functional teams to collect and reconcile data
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify gaps and opportunities
• Build models, dashboards, and scorecards revealing trends and drivers
• Translate analyses into executive-ready narratives and visualizations
• Partner to resolve data quality issues and strengthen governance
• Lead high-priority ad-hoc analyses under tight timelines

Skills

Advanced analytics

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

AI in reporting

Executive storytelling

Education

Master’s degree or higher in analytics/data science/finance

Job description

UKG is seeking a Principal, Data/Analytics and Benchmarking to build the analytical foundation for enterprise planning and performance management. You will define metrics, collect data, develop models and dashboards, and blend internal performance data with external benchmarks to generate executive-ready insights and recommendations.

You will partner with Finance and Enterprise Systems to ensure data quality, governance, and repeatable processes while leading high-priority analyses to inform