Talent Analyst

Digi-Key Electronics; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiKey Electronics is seeking a Talent Analyst to translate workforce data into actionable, business-focused insights. This hybrid role requires weekly onsite attendance while leveraging Workday, Qualtrics, and Power BI to inform talent decisions.

You will build dashboards, analyze surveys, and partner with HR leaders to improve engagement, retention, and program effectiveness—driving organizational outcomes across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, IO psychology, data analytics, or related field.
• 3+ years in HR/people analytics or related data role.
• Advanced analytics/statistics, computer science, or data science education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze employee data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to develop, engage, and retain talent.
• Build dashboards, KPI reports, and visualizations covering turnover, engagement, internal mobility, succession strength, performance, and hiring effectiveness.
• Design and analyze employee surveys to generate meaningful insights.
• Consult with HR leadership on best practices in talent management, engagement, and leadership development.
• Measure the effectiveness of talent programs and recommend improvements.
• Support the design of talent management practices, engagement strategies, organizational development initiatives, and performance reviews.
• Leverage HRIS (Workday), survey platforms (Qualtrics), and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) for reporting.
• Maintain data quality, integrity, and governance.
• Present findings and recommendations to HR and business leaders.

Skills

Power BI

HR analytics

Data visualization

Qualtrics

Python

R

Statistical methods

Data governance

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Qualtrics

Power BI

Excel

Job description

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

Position Overview

The Talent Analyst leverages workforce data and employee insights to help leaders make informed, fact-based decisions related to talent acquisition, engagement, development, retention, and organizational effectiveness. This role translates complex data into actionable recommendations that drive measurable business and talent outcomes. This is a hybrid position; regular weekly onsite attendance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze employee data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to develop, engage, and retain talent.
• Build and maintain dashboards, KPI reports, and visualizations covering metrics such as turnover, engagement, internal mobility, succession strength, performance, and hiring effectiveness.
• Design and analyze employee surveys to generate meaningful insights.
• Consult with HR leadership on best practices in talent management, engagement, and leadership development.
• Measure the effectiveness of talent programs and recommend improvements.
• Support the design of talent management practices, engagement strategies, organizational development initiatives, and performance reviews.
• Leverage HRIS (Workday), survey platforms (Qualtrics), and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) for accurate reporting.
• Maintain data quality, integrity, and governance.
• Present findings and recommendations to HR and business leader audiences.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, industrial organizational psychology, data analytics, business administration, organizational behavior, or similar area of study or equivalent.
• 3+ years in HR/people analytics or a related data-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience or advanced education in advanced analytics/statistics, computer science, or data science.
• Proficiency in data visualization (Power BI), HRIS platforms (Workday), and survey tools (Qualtrics).
• Familiarity with statistical/predictive analytics (R or Python).
• Able to approach business problems consultatively and draw on broad experience of analytical tools, disciplines, and techniques.
• Strong analytical skillset with the ability to extract, collect, organize, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Knowledge of research methods and best practices related to employee engagement/experience, employee development, performance management, talent management, and succession planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to partner across HR and business teams; high attention to data quality and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, industrial organizational psychology, data analytics, business administration, organizational behavior, or similar area of study or equivalent.
• Psychometric background.

Tools/Systems/Software

• Survey software (Qualtrics preferred)
• Statistical tools (Python preferred)
• Data visualization (Power BI preferred)
• Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen. Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is: $63,500 to $87,500. Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate’s work experience in related roles; the candidate’s knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [e-mail].

Know Your Rights

Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. DigiKey has always believed our employees are the greatest reason for our company's continued success and exceptional service. Our employees are hardworking, talented, motivated, dedicated, agile, generous, and humble. In addition to offering an industry-leading benefits package, a sense of community, and job security, we're committed to providing career development opportunities with the hands‑on training and resources to take you anywhere you want to go. DigiKey is growing fast. Come see how you can grow with us.