Senior Data Analytics Specialist

Kforce

  • Mahwah, NJ
  • $130,000-140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Kforce has a client in Mahwah, NJ that is seeking a Senior Data Analytics Specialist. Summary: In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor, transforming data into actionable insights that shape business decisions and drive organizational impact. You'll lead the development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations, and help build an analytics roadmap that supports HR initiatives and broader company goals. We are working directly with the hiring manager. This position is hybrid remote (Monday through Thursday in office and Fridays remote). Responsibilities:
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand short- and long-term goals, define key metrics, and deliver insights that influence decisions
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement across HR functions
  • Use data storytelling to communicate findings and recommendations in a compelling and credible way
  • Develop and enforce data governance policies to ensure data integrity and compliance
  • Lead and support HR data projects, including system upgrades and new tool implementations
  • Translate complex data into clear narratives that support change management and adoption of new processes
  • Implement data security protocols to safeguard sensitive HR information
  • Identify opportunities for automation and AI integration in HR analytics workflows
  • Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives where HR data and reporting are critical
  • Apply statistical methods to define and track KPIs related to HR data accuracy and efficiency
  • Support data integration efforts with non-HR systems to ensure consistent and meaningful data definitions
  • Own and drive analytics projects with a technical mindset and a focus on innovation
  • Engage with third-party vendors to implement new analytics features and reporting capabilities
  • Partner with leadership on change management strategies to ensure successful rollout and adoption of analytics solutions
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (advanced degree is a plus)
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in analytics, with a focus on cross-functional reporting
  • Experience in human capital management is a plus
  • Strong background in analytics and data storytelling
  • Proven ability to build dashboards and present insights effectively
  • Experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, and Report Stories
  • Familiarity with ADP Payroll, ICIMS, and SuccessFactors is a plus
  • Ability to leverage AI tools for data analysis and visualization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
  • Adaptive leadership style to engage team members with varying technical expertise
  • Strong collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

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