The HR Specialist, People Analytics supports workforce reporting and analytics, with responsibility for assisting in Workday reporting development, data quality, and stakeholder support. This role serves as a key resource for HR and business partners on workforce data inquiries, report preparation, and data analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making through accurate and timely reporting.
This role plays an important role in supporting Workday’s workforce reporting capabilities - including headcount, attrition, movement, and organizational metrics - while maintaining data accuracy and quality standards. This role contributes to the advancement of People Analytics from reactive reporting to proactive, insight-driven analytics through report development, process automation support, dashboard maintenance, and participation in self-service initiatives.
Essential Job Functions:
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Reporting & Analytics
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Develop, maintain, and assist with recurring and ad hoc reports including headcount, attrition, movement, organizational changes, and key workforce metrics to support business and HR decision-making.
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Deliver reporting and analytics support using Workday reporting tools and third-party analytics platforms to provide insights that inform strategic workforce planning and HR initiatives.
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Track reporting trends, recurring data requests, and system issues; identify and communicate opportunities for operational improvements and automation to enhance reporting capabilities.
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Maintain reporting infrastructure by updating documentation, contributing to a centralized report library, and supporting development of reusable dashboards and templates for standardization and efficiency.
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Stakeholder Support & Service Delivery
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Provide support to HR and business stakeholders on workforce data questions, report requests, and data interpretation, delivering timely and accurate responses.
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Support report request management by following established intake processes, tracking requests, and assisting with standardization of recurring reporting to improve efficiency.
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Collaborate with HR COEs, business leaders, and analytics team members to support reporting optimization efforts and help translate business needs into reporting requirements and analytics solutions.
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Data Quality & Governance
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Ensure data accuracy and governance by performing regular quality checks, conducting data audits, maintaining consistent workforce metric definitions, and aligning reporting practices with organizational data governance standards.
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Assist in troubleshooting data discrepancies and reporting issues by investigating potential causes, documenting data problems, and collaborating with HRIS and engineering teams to support resolution.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
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Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.
Education/Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and work experience
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Minimum 3 years of HRIS or workforce reporting experience with a strong focus on Workday operational reporting.
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Hands-on experience with Workday reporting tools including Advanced Reports, Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, and Composite Reports; report development, data validation, and troubleshooting data discrepancies.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and ability to identify root causes of reporting and data issues.
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Experience responding to stakeholder reporting requests and delivering timely, accurate workforce reports.
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Working knowledge of HR data structures, workforce metrics (headcount, attrition, movement, organizational changes), and data quality principles.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with business stakeholders and support translation of reporting needs into deliverables.
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Strong writing ability, including technical documentation for reporting standards, data definitions, and user guides.
Preferred Qualifications
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Workday certifications or training in Workday Reporting or HCM Reporting.
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Exposure to Workday dashboards and self-service reporting tools.
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Familiarity with Workday Prism Analytics or other Workday reporting enhancements.
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Experience participating in report standardization initiatives.
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Familiarity with data governance principles and reporting standards.
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Exposure to Agile project methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.