Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ferguson is a supplier serving infrastructure, home, and business industries, and is seeking a Senior HR Reporting & Analytics Analyst for its centralized HR Reporting & Analytics team. The role leads the design and enhancement of Workday reporting solutions, dashboards, data governance, and automation initiatives while delivering workforce insights that support strategic HR decision-making. The analyst partners with HR stakeholders, resolves complex data issues, supports compliance reporting, and mentors junior analysts.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of complex, enterprise-level reports and dashboards across areas such as headcount, attrition, DEI, talent, recruiting, and organizational health
- Translate ambiguous business needs into scalable reporting solutions, advising HR leaders on the best use of Workday and other analytics tools
- Conduct advanced analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; deliver executive-ready insights that influence decision-making
- Serve as the escalation point for complex data issues, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of all reporting commitments
- Oversee data validation routines and quality controls across core HR systems, ensuring adherence to data governance, privacy, and security standards
- Recommend and implement improvements to data structures, definitions, and reporting logic
- Partner with HRIS to resolve systemic data issues and ensure alignment across integrations, business processes, and downstream systems
- Lead automation initiatives to streamline recurring reporting processes and improve operational efficiency
- Develop and maintain documentation for reporting standards, data definitions, and advanced operational workflows
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that enhance Ferguson’s people analytics capabilities and reporting consistency across HR
- Act as a trusted advisor to HRBPs, COEs, and HR Operations by understanding business needs and delivering strategic reporting solutions
- Support audit, compliance, and external reporting requirements including benchmarking, submissions, and regulatory needs
- Mentor junior analysts by sharing best practices, guiding on reporting logic, and reviewing work for accuracy and impact
Skills
- 5–7+ years of experience in Workday Reporting, HR Analytics, or HRIS with increasing responsibility and complexity
- Advanced experience with Workday Report Writer, EIBs, Calculated Fields, and dashboards; Workday PRISM or other advanced modules a plus
- Demonstrated expertise working with large HR data sets and creating scalable, automated reporting solutions
- Proven ability to translate data into strategic insights for senior leadership
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex data environments
- Expert ability to synthesize information and present insights in a clear, concise, executive-ready manner
- Strong attention to detail combined with a strategic mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate independently, and influence without authority
- Customer-focused with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and elevate reporting standards within a COE or enterprise environment
- Experience with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI) strongly preferred
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Mental health coverage
- Gender affirming benefits
- Family building benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Associate discounts
- Community involvement opportunities
- This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
- Remote within the United States or Hybrid out of Ferguson's corporate offices in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy
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