Senior HR Data Analyst
Hancock Whitney Plaza - Gulfport, MS, United States
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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:
This position will lead the development of strategic insights and advanced reporting within our HR Operations team. This role is responsible for delivering high-impact analysis and data products that drive evidence-based decision-making across the employee lifecycle. In addition to deep expertise in HR data and analytics, the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Workday reporting tools, including custom reports, dashboards, and discovery boards, and a working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI.
This position serves as a trusted partner to senior HR and business leaders, shaping workforce strategy through metrics, trend analysis, dashboards, and predictive modeling.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced HR dashboards, metrics, and reports to support strategic workforce planning and business decisions.
- Build and optimize Workday reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and discovery boards with a focus on data accuracy, clarity, and automation.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to identify workforce trends, define KPIs, and recommend data-backed actions.
- Develop and manage self-service analytics tools and automated reporting solutions using Power BI and Excel.
- Serve as a data subject matter expert for the HR team; coach peers and junior analysts on reporting tools, data literacy, and best practices.
- Collaborate with HRIS, IT, and data governance teams to ensure strong data integrity, system security, and compliance.
- Support cross-functional initiatives such as headcount planning, diversity tracking, segmentation modeling, and predictive analytics.
- Identify opportunities to streamline analytics operations through automation, workflow improvements, and scalable solutions.
- Maintain documentation and adhere to ITGC and internal change control processes for Workday and BI tools.
- Stay current on trends in people analytics, HR technology, and data governance to ensure continuous innovation.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Human Resources, Business, Statistics, or a related field preferred. Experience in lieu of degree may be sufficient.
- 4–7 years of experience in HR analytics, people analytics, or similar data-focused roles.
- Workday Reporting, Power BI Certification, or SHRM-CP/PHR with data emphasis preferred.
- Advanced Power BI, Excel, and large HR dataset analysis.
- Strong proficiency in Workday (reporting, dashboards, Discovery Boards, calculated fields).
- Experience with HR metrics (e.g., turnover, span of control, compa-ratio).
- Familiarity with Workday Prism, Adaptive Planning, or other analytics platforms is a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, particularly for non-technical audiences.
- Strong attention to detail, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to navigate sensitive data and support high-pressure decision environments.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel as needed by the job.
- Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 20 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.
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