Senior HR Research Analyst - Executive and Compliance Reporting

Posted:
10/15/2024, 8:26:11 AM

Location(s):
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Performs advanced statistical analysis in support of Human Resources and university data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Has primary responsibility for a variety of reporting, trending and analysis projects and initiatives using HR data from both current and legacy systems. Analyzes data, produces reports and graphics, and writes summary reports to translate results of analysis into actionable information. Also responsible for: identifying data needs for various HR functions; fulfilling internal and external requests for reporting, trending and analysis using data about the WUSTL workforce; and creating data structures necessary to capture and retain data for trending, modeling and forecasting purposes in order to bridge data needs between current (i.e., Workday) and legacy (i.e., PeopleSoft) systems.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a subject matter expert in WUSTL Human Resources (HR) data.

  • Develops and streamlines data models for efficient analysis and reporting.

  • Analyzes data and creates reports for management as a tool to review HR information against strategic initiatives.

  • Prepares informational and analytical reports that illustrate present conditions, identify trends and recommend opportunities for improvement.

  • Identifies and collects data from various sources to examine business issues and propose options/solutions for HR and other business functions across the university.

  • Extracts and formats datasets for analysis, utilizing a variety of statistical techniques to create and test model results.

  • Determines best methods of presenting data relating to HR and other business issues.

  • Determines and develops metrics within HR and other business venues, which support short-term and long-term business planning.

  • Provides input on suggested business actions based on analytical results.

  • Conducts cost/benefit analysis for various business problems as requested.

  • Maintains systems and tools for managing trend-line data.

  • Builds regression models and other statistical models using standard statistical tools as appropriate.

  • Assists management in interpreting and implementing changes in laws and regulations that impact higher education and academic medicine. Assists management in responses to government audits and requests for information.

  • May prepare reports and analyses related to university compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations as they relate to human resources, particularly reporting requirements specific to higher education institutions.

  • May serve on various committees and working groups in support of university administration, particularly those focused on implementing data and analytics.

  • Ability and interest in partnering with faculty members and university senior administration on complex analyses to support data-driven decision-making. May assist in building literature reviews, statistical models for publications and in developing concepts for grant applications as they relate to HR data.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment


Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table.

  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.


Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Using Statistical Techniques And Data Analysis Tools, Such As Stata, R, Sas, And/Or Spss (2 Years)


Skills:

Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, R Statistics, SPSS Data Analysis, Stata


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in statistics, political science, psychology, economics, business administration, human resources or a related field; A doctoral degree in one of these fields may substitute for the required experience.
  • Requires intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more statistical packages.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources (HR), IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, IBM Cognos Reporting, Political Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Workday, Workday Reporting

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.