HCM Data Analyst

The Human Capital Management (HCM) Operations team at Hearst is responsible for the HCM ecosystem across thousands of employees and 300+ business on a global scale. This is the team that is responsible for the applications and products that service our employees and empower our managers and leaders. Whether supporting day-to-day operations or implementing exciting new products and modules, this team touches all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Director of HCM Data Analytics, the HCM Data Analyst is an integral part of that team and will be involved with developing and maintaining the tools that allow the company to have the best analytics and insights on all matters that impact our employees. This role will be involved in creating and administering reports, dashboards, and analytics utilizing workforce demographic and transactional data from multiple sources. The insights from this data will have direct impact on Hearst's employees, all 20,000+ across 300+ businesses. The HCM Data Analyst will be a member of the HCM team and should have a background in data science, computer science, or related fields. While reporting and data analytics will be the primary focus of the role, this position will also support other areas of Hearst's HCM tool suite, which includes Core HR, Recruiting, On/Offboarding, Learning, Performance Management, Compensation, Absence Management, and Time & Labor. The ideal candidate should be passionate about using data to positively influence business decisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Update recurring reporting and analytics for distribution to stakeholders
• Complete ad-hoc reporting requests in support of HR and business initiatives
• Demonstrate and promote reporting best practices
• Ensure data quality of all reporting deliverables
• Support maintenance and improvements to existing reports and Power BI dashboards
• Partner closely with various support resources to identify potential issues and troubleshoot to resolution
• Learn the functionality of and interactions between the supported HCM modules through training, shadowing, and end user support

Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment and manage multiple projects/activities simultaneously
• Strong analytical mindset with a problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to identify trends in data and develop analyses to communicate them
• Proven ability to take initiative, be innovative and work independently
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; Computer science, data science, engineering, or related fields preferred
• 0-2 years related work experience
• Experience with a data visualization platform (Tableau, Power BI, etc), experience with Microsoft Power BI preferred
• Experience using SQL, R, Python, or other similar languages

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $65,000-$75,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.