Senior Data Analyst - HR Analytics

Zinnia

full-time

Posted on: 9/17/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per year

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About the role

Independently own and drive key analytics initiatives in Human Resources, identifying insights that drive talent strategy, compensation, and retention decisions
Move beyond basic dashboards; leverage inferential modeling, causal analysis, and experimental design to generate actionable insights; utilize AI as a force multiplier
Partner with data engineering to integrate systems and drive workflow automation across the HR platform
Develop frameworks to measure Retention, Employee Engagement, Revenue Per Employee, and other key HR metrics
Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations using visual storytelling techniques in Power BI and other visualization tools
Work closely with stakeholders across HR, Data Engineering, and Product to align analytics initiatives with business needs
Mentor junior analysts and promote data analysis best practices
Ensure HR data integrity, privacy, and compliance with global regulatory requirements (GDPR, etc.)

7+ years of experience in data analytics, with a focus on Human Resources, Business Strategy, or Process Optimization
Expertise in SQL and Python
Strong ability to work with relational cloud databases (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake)
Experience working with unstructured datasets
Strong statistical knowledge, including regression analysis, time-series forecasting, and causal inference modeling
Experience in HR analytics (workforce efficiency, process optimization, compensation modeling, compliance analytics)
Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Ability to present insights effectively to leadership
Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
BONUS: Experience with ML/AI applications in HR (anomaly detection, predictive modeling, workforce automation)
BONUS: Familiarity with event-tracking frameworks and behavioral analytics
BONUS: Strong data storytelling skills
BONUS: Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on scaling data analytics
BONUS: Knowledge of HRIS platforms, APIs, and data integrations