Senior Human Resources Analyst
- Madison, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- Own HR data analysis, accuracy, and reporting to support decision-making and identify trends in areas such as turnover, engagement, and compensation
- Lead the analysis and tracking of end-to-end annual compensation planning process, including merit, bonus, and market adjustments, ensuring alignment with budget and pay equity goals
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports for leadership and business partners
- Monitor internal HR metrics and identify trends for leadership team
- Act as a point of contact for escalated issues that require data review or process clarification
- Lead and support system implementation of modules including compensation, benefits, core HR, applicant tracking systems, performance, talent, payroll, benefits
- Direct the development and implementation of new and improved HR processes that enhance efficiency and scalability
- Document workflows and standard operation procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent execution across HR Function
- Support the optimization of HR systems ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Partner with HRBPs, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and other internal teams to deliver seamless HR support and shared solutions
- Identify opportunities for process simplification and automation
- Contribute to the development of HR strategies and initiatives
- Partner with internal stakeholders to audit and monitor compliance-related activities
- Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies
- Strong knowledge of HR data and processes: HR, compensation, benefits, payroll, onboarding, performance, talent acquisition, and HR Self-Service
- Prior experience with HR systems required; Workday and/or UKG preferred
- Advanced level Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, MACROs etc)
- Track record of developing reports and creating information from the data
- Ability to act with discretion, enforce privacy rules and maintain a strict level of confidentiality
- Comfort interacting verbally and in writing with all levels of employees while maintaining an enthusiastic, professional demeanor
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and external vendors
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to receive feedback and implement as needed
- Demonstrated sense of urgency to complete tasks as appropriate
- Collaborative, positive, and team oriented
- Effective planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Daily growth mindset