Strategic Data & Benchmarking Lead

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group); Tallahassee (FL); 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 benchmark against external standards to generate executive-ready insights and recommendations.

Collaborating with Finance, Enterprise Systems, and functional owners, you will resolve data quality issues, create dashboards and scorecards, and communicate actionable guidance to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise data analytics, operations, or related quantitative field.
• Experience using external benchmarks to diagnose performance and drive strategy.
• Advanced analytics with Excel and SQL, plus data visualization (Power BI/Tableau) preferred.
• AI-enabled reporting and dashboarding experience.
• Ability to present concise, executive-ready recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Define data, analytics, and benchmarking roadmap for enterprise planning and transformation.
• Establish consistent metric definitions, data sources, and documentation for transparency.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Systems and Finance to reconcile data and identify trends.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Build models, dashboards, and scorecards revealing trends and sensitivities.
• Translate analyses into executive narratives and visuals with recommended actions.
• Improve data governance and repeatability of critical enterprise metrics.
• Lead high-priority ad-hoc analyses with rapid, defensible recommendations.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

AI in reporting

Executive communication

SaaS metrics

Education

Master's degree in analytics / data science / finance / statistics

MBA preferred

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 benchmark against external standards to generate executive-ready insights and recommendations.

Collaborating with Finance, Enterprise Systems, and functional owners, you will resolve data quality issues, create dashboards and scorecards, and communicate actionable guidance to