Talent Acquisition Market Intelligence and Insights Analyst

TA Market Intelligence & Insights Analyst

Ecolab is looking for a TA Market Intelligence, & Insights Analyst that will focuses on generating, interpreting, and making actionable recommendations based on both external and internal talent data and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in market research, data analysis, and strategic planning, as well as experience in developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to provide insights and recommendations on key TA and external talent metrics and trends. You will work to understand internal TA and broader Ecolab stakeholder needs, and provide actionable data and insights, recommendations, and solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on global, cross-functional initiatives aimed at creating mechanisms and processes for providing important data, insights, and intelligence that influence talent acquisition decision making and outcomes.

What You Will Do

Market Intelligence:

• Conduct comprehensive market research using advanced data-mining and digital research techniques to identify talent pools and emerging employment trends
• Analyze external talent data using statistical and analytical methods to provide insights on competitor activities, talent availability, and industry shifts
• Develop and maintain dynamic talent maps and visualized talent intelligence to support strategic hiring initiatives
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team and key stakeholders to understand talent needs and provide data-driven recommendations
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market intelligence findings
• Monitor and report on labor market conditions, including mergers, acquisitions, layoffs, and other relevant events
• Utilize innovative search techniques and competitive intelligence tools to support identification of passive candidates

Data and Analytics:

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and automated reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI and Visier
• Build processes to aggregate, cleanse, and transform data from multiple sources (databases, APIs, spreadsheets), ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Apply advanced analytics—including trend analysis, forecasting, and data visualization—to deliver insights on key TA metrics and trends
• Communicate data insights using storytelling techniques tailored to TA and contingent labor audiences
• Partner with HR teams to enhance data sources, analytic models, and visualization capabilities
• Maintain knowledge of external metrics, people analytics trends, and benchmarking to drive best practices within TA and workforce planning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Economics, Data Science, or related field
• 5 years of experience in market research, data analysis, strategic planning, or business intelligence
• Proficiency using BI tools (Power BI, Visier, Tableau, or similar) and strong experience with data visualization and report automation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and present actionable insights
• Advanced technology/systems skills, including Excel (Power Query, advanced formulas, or VBA), PowerPoint, and modern web-based applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Talent Acquisition and contingent workforce best practices and trends
• Expertise using Visier and Power BI reporting solutions, including DAX and Power Query
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data analysis and automation
• Experience with competitive benchmarking, talent mapping, and workforce analytics techniques
• Familiarity with industry-specific trends and competitive intelligence tools
• Highly proactive, curious, innovative, and skilled in solving complex analytical problems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic corporate environment