Job Description

A client is looking for an HR Analyst to join the People Operations and Shared Services team. The candidate is not just about providing operational support to HR, we are looking for an enthusiastic problem solver who can apply their skills to constantly improve our processes and systems.

Location: New York, NY 10003 (REMOTE)

Position: HR Analyst

Pay Rate: $33-$35/hr. on W2 (depends on experience)

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 1st shift, M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PT or 11:00 am – 8:00 pm ET

***This is a Remote position***

Recruitment & Logistics

• Hiring timeline and deadlines: ASAP
• Interview process (who, how many rounds): 3 Rounds
• Location and remote work options: Remote
• Time zone preferences or travel requirements: East/West Coast US only

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Primary responsibilities (daily/weekly):
• Primary
• Report Creation and Maintenance : Design, develop, and maintain custom reports within Workday to meet business requirements. This includes utilizing calculated fields, advanced and matrix reporting techniques.
• Requirement Gathering: Engage with business stakeholders to understand their report requirements and translate those into technical specifications for report development.
• Optimization and Performance:
• Monitor the performance of reports and make necessary adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity and optimize reporting processes for streamlined operations.
• Conduct regular data analysis and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency in reports.
• Collaborate with functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve data issues.
• Secondary
• Support and Training: Ad hoc ongoing support and training to end-users on how to effectively use Workday reporting tools.
• Key projects or initiatives for the role:
• Primary
• Report Standardization: Lead projects aimed at creating and standardizing reporting formats and criteria across the organization.
• Advanced Analytics: Drive and/or support projects that leverage advanced analytics techniques and tools within Workday to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Secondary
• Data Governance: Initiatives focused on enhancing data governance practices within Workday, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Configuration and Updates: Participate in the configuration and testing of Workday updates/releases to determine the impact on existing reports and implement necessary adjustments.
• Success metrics or KPIs for this role:
• Report Accuracy:
• Measure the accuracy of generated reports against predefined standards and business requirements.
• Monitor the error rate in reports and strive for continuous improvement, aiming to minimize report inaccuracies.
• Timeliness:
• Track and ensure timely delivery of reports and data analysis projects to meet business deadlines and needs.
• Capacity to leverage previous work experiences to expedite ticket processing time
• User/Executive Satisfaction: Gauge User/Executive satisfaction through regular feedback and surveys, assessing their experience and ease of use with provided reports.
• Adoption Rate:
• Evaluate the adoption rate of newly developed or enhanced reports by end-users, ensuring they are widely used and adding value to business operations.
• How is success measured?
• Primary
• Qualitative Feedback: Collect and analyze qualitative feedback from stakeholders and end-users about the usefulness and relevance of reports and data insights provided.
• Data Quality Improvements: Measure improvements in data quality and reporting effectiveness as reflected in business operations and decision-making processes.
• Secondary
• Achievement of Project Milestones: Success is measured by the ability to meet or exceed project milestones and deliverables within the allotted timeframe.
• Training Effectiveness: Assess the effectiveness of training programs provided to end-users by the level of proficiency and reduced dependence on support.

Candidate Profile

Must-have skills/qualifications (technical, soft skills, certifications, tools):

• Technical:
• Workday Report Writer Experience: Demonstrated expertise in developing and optimizing a variety of Workday reports, including advanced, matrix, and composite reports, to meet diverse business requirements.
• Experience Creating Workday Calculated Fields: Proven ability to design and implement complex calculated fields within Workday to manipulate data, derive insights, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of Workday HCM and Recruiting: Strong functional understanding of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Recruiting modules, enabling effective reporting across core HR and talent acquisition processes.
• Highly Desired/Plus: Experience with Workday Absence and Time Tracking modules, as well as a fundamental understanding of Workday Security, particularly how it impacts data visibility and report access.

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and effectively documenting report specifications and user guides .
• Requirements Gathering: Strong ability to actively listen to stakeholders, ask probing questions, and translate ambiguous business needs into precise and actionable Workday reporting requirements.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Payroll, IT, Finance) to understand data needs, share insights, and ensure reports align with organizational goals.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot data discrepancies, optimize report performance, identify root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions to reporting challenges.
• Certifications/Tools:
• Workday Pro Reporting (Preferred): While not strictly mandatory, a strong preference for candidates holding Workday Pro certification in Reporting & Analytics, demonstrating validated expertise in Workday's reporting capabilities.
• Tools: Proficiency in standard office tools; advanced Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis are highly beneficial.

Ideal experience level (years, leadership, industries):

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of direct, hands-on experience specifically with Workday reporting.
• Leadership: This is primarily an individual contributor role; no leadership experience is required.
• Preferred Industries/Companies: Experience within the Tech industry, particularly with large enterprise technology companies, is preferred.

Desired personality or work style:

• Detail-oriented: Possesses a meticulous approach to data analysis and report creation, ensuring accuracy and precision in all outputs.
• Collaborative: A strong team player who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared reporting goals and foster positive working relationships.
• Organized: Highly structured in managing multiple requests, prioritizing tasks effectively, and maintaining clear, accessible documentation.
• Customer-service oriented: Dedicated to understanding and fulfilling internal client needs with a helpful, responsive, and professional demeanor.

Key attributes or values sought in the candidate:

• Reliability: Consistently delivers accurate reports and meets deadlines, demonstrating dependability in all tasks and commitments.
• Proactiveness: Takes initiative to identify reporting needs, suggest improvements to processes or outputs, and anticipate potential issues before they arise.

Accountability: Takes full ownership of tasks and outcomes, ensuring data integrity, report quality, and learning from experiences.

About our client:

Our client is a subsidiary of an American multinational telecommunications company for its media and online businesses.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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