HR Data Analyst (Senior Professional)

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The HR Data & Business Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to support strategic decision-making and improve operational efficiency. This position will identify patterns and provide insight to support decision-making processes. They will develop data models, perform data mining and statistical analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data-driven strategies. This role supports the development and maintenance of HR dashboards, reporting tools, and systems, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with privacy standards. The position also plays a key role in supporting HR systems such as OneUSG Connect.

Job Duty 1 -
Collect, compile, and analyze HR data and metrics from various sources, databases, and systems to extract insights, trends, and patterns that inform business decisions, strategies, and operations.

Job Duty 2 -
Develop and maintain data models, queries, and reports using data analysis tools to perform data cleansing, transformation, and visualization tasks.

Job Duty 3 -
Identify trends, patterns, data quality issues, anomalies, and discrepancies in HR data.

Job Duty 4 -
Create data visualizations, dashboards, and data analytics reports to communicate data findings, trends, and key metrics to stakeholders, management, and decision-makers.

Job Duty 5 -
Conduct ad-hoc data analysis, exploratory data analysis, and statistical analysis to support decision-making processes, performance monitoring, and data-driven insights.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning tasks to uncover hidden patterns, predict outcomes, and drive data-driven decision-making in organizations.

Job Duty 7 -
Utilize data analytic tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), business intelligence platforms, and statistical software packages, to conduct data analysis, data modeling, and data visualization tasks, to be able to present findings efficiently, accurately, and clearly.

Job Duty 8 -
Stay current on data analytics trends, tools, and methodologies through training, certifications, and industry publications to enhance data analysis skills and knowledge.

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with business users, Information Technology teams, HR and leadership teams, to define data requirements, analytics requirements, and data driven solutions to deliver insights for business problems and opportunities.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
Four or more years of relevant experience.

At least 2 years of experience in HR analytics, HRIS, or a related role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and compliance standards.
Experience conducting data audits and ensuring data integrity.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Prior experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR operational role.
• Experience in HR Education
• Experience with OneUSG Connect or other enterprise HR systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday).
• Familiarity with SQL or other data query languages.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
• Experience supporting HR system implementations or upgrades.

SKILLS
Performs all the standard and technical aspects of the job
Applies in-depth professional, technical, or industry knowledge to manage significantly complex assignments/projects/programs
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of a particular field of specialization and Institute policies, practices, and procedures

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: T05

Salary Range: $75,751.00 - $105,519.00

Salary will commensurate with experience and education

Location: Atlanta, GA

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening