Talent Optimization Analyst

eTeam; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 82,656 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Talent Optimization Analyst in Morristown, NJ. This role involves managing talent budgets, financial modeling, and providing operational support. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of HR operations and data analytics experience, with strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $60-62/hr on a contract basis, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in HR.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a related role.
• Experience monitoring progress against operational KPIs.
• Procurement activities including PO lifecycle creation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update trackers for talent budgets.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for costs and ROI.
• Prepare variance reports for budget reviews.

Skills

HR operations

Finance

Data analytics

Excel proficiency

Reporting tools (Vizier, Power BI, Workday)

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Collaborative working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Workday

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Talent Optimization Analyst

Location: Morristown, NJ (Local candidates only - preferred NYC, NJ tri-city area; commutable distance Morristown - as needed)

Duration: 6 Months

Pay rate: $60-62/hr on W2

Note: This range is provided by eTeam. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $62.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Budget & Financial Execution: Maintain and update trackers for Talent budgets, forecasts, and reconciliations. Support financial modeling and analysis to strengthen business cases for strategic initiatives. Prepare variance reports and provide detailed documentation to support budget reviews. Keep dashboards current with relevant financial metrics for leadership visibility. Manage procurement activities, including PO lifecycle creation, vendor tracking, and reconciliation against services delivered, ensuring alignment with Finance and contract timelines.
• Analytics & Reporting: Collaborate with the Talent Optimization Lead to develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide insight into costs, investments, and ROI. Support consolidation of inputs from Finance, Procurement, People Analytics, and People and Culture into clear, actionable summaries. Assist in preparing data-backed materials that inform leadership discussions and planning.
• Business Case & ROI Support: Partner with the Talent Optimization Lead to build and refine financial models and ROI trackers for Talent programs. Conduct research and gather baseline data to support strategic case development. Ensure all inputs are accurate, well-documented, and ready for review and presentation.
• Operational Support: Assemble materials and slide decks for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and other leadership forums. Maintain and reconcile headcount and workforce cost data to ensure consistency across Finance, People Analytics, and the broader P&C organization. Ensure accuracy and integrity across all deliverables. Monitor progress against operational KPIs and surface risks or dependencies as needed.
• Continuous Process Execution: Execute repeatable operational processes with precision and consistency. Suggest process improvements where appropriate and document changes once approved by leadership. Provide reliable baseline data for internal and external benchmarking initiatives. Suggest supplier engagement improvements to optimize the overall Talent COE cost.
• Procurement & Vendor Execution: Create and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring entries are correct and approved. Track PO lifecycle and reconcile against services delivered. Maintain vendor records and track contract renewals or expirations. Prepare procurement data summaries for leadership review.

About You

• Experience in HR operations, finance, or data analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (e.g., Vizier, Power BI, Workday).
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data handling.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and geographies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience.

Commutable distance to Morristown - as needed, estimated a few times per month. Large department; working directly with a team of 12+. Potential work with global teams, interacting with People Analytics and Finance teams; assist in creating PowerPoints for QBR (collaboration). Paid parking is required when onsite.

Must Have Experience: 6+ years in a related role; experience monitoring progress against operational KPIs and surfacing risks or dependencies; procurement activities including PO lifecycle creation, vendor tracking, and reconciliation against services delivered; process improvement suggestions; experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa); financial modeling and forecasting; monthly financial reports and reconciliation; Excel expertise (formulas, pivot tables, modeling); Workday reporting.

Nice to have / preferred: Vizier, Power BI, BI experience; biotech/pharma industry experience; prior HR department experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources

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