Sr. People Data & Analytics Specialist

Pay Range

$50/hr - $60/hr

Dates

6/2026 - 6/2027

Location

Supporting Bridgewater, NJ 08807 - REMOTE

Department

HR Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

Duties

The People Data & Analytics Specialist supports HR data analytics, reporting, and dashboarding efforts across core people systems, with a primary focus on Workday. This role reports into the Senior Manager, People Data & Analytics and will look to support HR and business stakeholders to help deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful people insights and reports that support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This is a contract role with the potential to convert to a permanent position in 2027, based on business needs and performance.

This individual brings hands-on experience maintaining HR reports and dashboards, contributing to ongoing audit and enhancements, and responding to routine and ad hoc reporting requests. Under guidance, the Specialist assists with data management, analysis, and presentation to help translate people data into clear insights. This role plays an important part in supporting the mission of enhancing the employee experience through data, while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and operational excellence. Additionally, this role will manage ad-hoc HR reporting requests from across the organization, along with all federal and state reporting.

Responsibilities

• Workday Reporting Support: Build, maintain, and update standard and custom Workday reports and dashboards using tools such as Report Writer and Advanced Reporting, under guidance from senior team members.
• Operational Analytics & Reporting: Support recurring HR reporting, dashboards, and metrics across key HR functions (e.g., HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development) via Qlik.
• Data Management and Analysis: Assist in analyzing HR data to identify trends, patterns, and data quality issues; contribute to summaries and insights that inform business decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR functional teams to understand reporting needs, clarify requirements, and deliver solutions that meet defined objectives.
• Ad Hoc Requests: Support ad hoc people data and analytics requests, including preparation of reports for leadership, audits, and internal stakeholders.
• Data Quality & System Utilization: Help monitor data integrity and consistency across HR systems; identify opportunities for process improvements and escalate recommendations to senior team members.
• Compliance & Reporting Support: Assist with federal, state, and internal HR reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Contribute to reporting documentation, job aids, and standard operating procedures to support scalability and consistency.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive employee data with a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the People Data & Analytics function.

Skills

• 3-5 years of experience working with Workday, with a focus on HR reporting, dashboards, or analytics.
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining reports and visualizations for business users.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to clearly communicate data findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with additional HR systems & Data Analytic tools such as Quantum Workplace, Qlik, MAXQDA, Tableau or similar tools.
• Exposure to data visualization best practices and storytelling concepts.
• Workday Reporting or Pro Certification (or progress toward certification).
• Prior experience supporting HR, People Analytics, or Talent-related functions.
• Pharma and/or Biotech industry experience a plus.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and data analysis), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Team oriented: strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

Contact

All additional inquiries can be sent to [email protected]