Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Partners In Health is a non-profit, global health organization dedicated to providing modern medical science to vulnerable communities worldwide. The Specialist, People Analytics and Data Analysis will manage HR data processes, oversee data collection and analysis, and develop workforce analytics and reporting mechanisms to support organizational strategy and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Play a crucial role in analyzing human resources data to drive strategic decision-making and optimize talent management practices, including development, maintenance, and enhancement of people analytics metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, hiring, workforce composition, compensation trends, and more)
- Establish and steward a centralized library of HR metrics, definitions, and reporting standards
- Conduct data analysis and visualization to support organizational understanding, planning and forecasting, compliance reporting, historical trend analyses, and leadership decision-making
- Ensure high data quality through audits, validation, reconciliation, and cross-system checks
- Complete regular and ad hoc reporting processes (EEO-1, VETS-4212, AAP, internal equity analyses)
- Partner with HRIS management on Paylocity system configuration, enhancements, and testing related to reporting, payroll, benefits, workforce monitoring, and compliance
- Assist with documenting processes, developing SOPs, and supporting system training and troubleshooting for HR staff and managers
- Maintain strong working relationships with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping vendors to resolve issues efficiently
- Become fluent in additional HR systems (i.e. ATS, performance management, training and development) to provide regular and ad-hoc reports to primary users and ensure that all data from these systems is gathered, structured, and interpreted
- Maintain end-to-end knowledge of payroll processing, including timecard review, off-cycle payrolls, reconciliations, and issue resolution
- Serve as a backup payroll processor during absences, peak periods, or emergencies
- Monitor federal, state, and local payroll tax processing, filings, and reconciliations in coordination with payroll vendors
- Support year-end payroll activities, audits, and tax issue resolution
- Assist and support with 401(K) administration and day-to-day tasks including reporting and auditing
- Support payroll, benefits, and HR compliance efforts related to wage and hour laws, tax requirements, and internal policies
- Conduct periodic audits of timecards, payroll data, and system records to ensure consistency and compliance
Skills
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent related experience may substitute for a specialized degree
- 4+ years of experience in people analytics, data analysis and reporting, or a related HR or business operations role
- Demonstrated experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
- Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA), and compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups, data validation); experience building dashboards and reports
- Ability to interpret complex datasets, reconcile system data, and troubleshoot discrepancies
- Ability to communicate the story of data through visualizations and/or narratives, translating technical concepts into easily digestible and meaningful documents
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic analytics work with operational responsibilities
- Able to work independently while collaborating closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors
- Strong customer service orientation with excellent judgment and discretion
- Curiosity and tenacity – a desire to answer complex questions and navigate systems limitations with patience and proactivity
- Demonstrates the organization's core values of: Commitment, Humility, Integrity and Pragmatic Solidarity/Accompaniment
- Accountability – Able to accept responsibility for one's actions, outcomes, and those of their team
- Achieving results – Able to set realistic goals, put plans into action, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and apply lessons learned
- Adaptability – Able to adapt to change, to balance multiple demands, consider new approaches, and persist towards solutions in changing circumstances
- Teamwork – Able to work well with others to achieve common goals. Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments and countries
- Paylocity experience a plus
- Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or reporting enhancements
Benefits
- Work from anywhere in the U.S. for most roles, with flexibility baked into how we operate
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance) so you can focus on what matters
- A 401(k) with automatic employer contributions to help you invest in your future
- Flexible PTO with no cap, plus generous holidays, summer and winter breaks, and a sabbatical program
- Professional development support and home office reimbursements to help you grow and work comfortably wherever you are
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