Senior Analyst - Workforce Planning and People Data

Workforce Planning and People Data Senior Analyst

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Job Description Summary:

The Workforce Planning and People Data Senior Analyst will be responsible for transforming complex workforce data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and operational improvements. They will design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting systems that empower the People team to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like employee turnover, recruitment efficiency, and diversity metrics.
They will act as a key partner for the People Team COEs—using their expertise to create reliable, scalable, and actionable analytics.

Key Responsibilities

People Analytics and Reporting:

·         Build, implement and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to provide actionable insights on headcount, attrition, workforce trends, and other key people metrics.

·         Extract, clean, transform, and model HR data from multiple systems (e.g., Workday, L&D platforms, Recognition platforms) into structured, repeatable data preparation workflows.

·         Build advanced Excel models, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data visualizations to support ad‑hoc analyses.

·         Insights & Reporting: Interpret data trends and patterns to provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

·         Data Quality & Governance: Establish and monitor data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the dashboards you produce.

 

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

·         Partner with the Finance team to align workforce planning with budgeting and forecasting processes.

·         Work closely with People COEs and People Business Partners to understand their reporting needs and translate business requirements into insightful dashboards.

Process Improvement and Innovation:

·         Continuously refine reporting processes and methodologies to improve automation, efficiency and accuracy.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Experience:

·         2–5 years of proven experience in data analysis, data mining, or a related role, preferably within an HR or People function in a large, matrixed organization

·         Demonstrated ability to work with HR datasets such as headcount, turnover, compensation, recruitment, engagement, training, and performance, connecting multiple data sources

·         Strong understanding of HR concepts and workforce metrics.

 

Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.

·         Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar.

 

Skills and Competencies:

·         Power BI: Data modelling, DAX, dashboard creation, report automation.

·         Power Query: ETL processes, data transformation, merging, filtering, shaping.

·         Excel: Advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Pivot, data visualization.

·         Exceptional analytical thinking and problem solving ability.

·         Communication: Excellent ability to present insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner.

·         Attention to Detail and commitment to data integrity: Meticulous approach to data cleansing and validation to prevent miscalculations.

·         Familiarity with Python or R (not required but beneficial)

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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com.  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Experience Level

Senior Level