Intermediate Data Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

We are looking for a highly analytical and technically skilled Global HRIS Senior Data Analyst to join our Global HRIS team. In this role, you will maximize the value of HR technology by delivering advanced reporting, workforce analytics, and data-driven insights that enable informed business decisions and support our global HR strategy.

Key Responsibilities

HR Reporting & Workforce Analytics

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise HR reports, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
• Deliver actionable workforce analytics and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Create both standard and ad hoc reports to meet evolving business requirements.
• Identify trends and present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.

HR Data Quality & Governance

• Monitor and improve the quality, consistency, and integrity of HR data.
• Perform data audits, validation, and reconciliation activities across HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with data governance standards and reporting requirements.
• Support reliable reporting across integrated HR applications.

HRIS Technical Analysis

• Analyze complex HR data and system issues to identify root causes.
• Provide technical expertise across SAP SuccessFactors and integrated HR technologies.
• Recommend practical solutions that improve data quality and system performance.
• Support troubleshooting of reporting and integration-related issues.

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Participate in HR technology initiatives, upgrades, and enhancement projects.
• Assess reporting impacts of system changes and annual HR processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline HRIS processes.
• Recommend improvements that enhance reporting capability and user experience.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Partner with HR, IT, Shared Services, and business leaders to understand reporting and analytical needs.
• Deliver reporting solutions that support workforce planning and organizational priorities.
• Communicate analytical findings in a clear, meaningful way to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build trusted partnerships across global teams.

Reporting Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain reporting documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Promote consistent reporting methodologies and self-service analytics.
• Continuously improve reporting processes, dashboards, and data visualization.
• Champion the effective use of HR data throughout the organization.

Required Experience

• Strong experience with HRIS reporting and workforce analytics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong SQL experience for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Experience developing dashboards using Power BI and Power Query.
• Experience with data modeling and analytical reporting.
• Experience supporting HR business applications.
• Understanding of core HR processes and workforce data.
• Experience translating business requirements into reporting and analytical solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Intermediate SuccessFactors knowledge (desirable)
• Advanced Excel
• SQL
• Power BI/Query
• HRIS Business Applications
• Data modelling and data analysis
• AI Knowledge (desirable)
• Understanding of Human Resources fundamentals, including core HR processes and data

Education

• Associate's degree, advanced diploma, Level 4 certificate/diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong technical aptitude with HR systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences.
• High level of integrity and commitment to handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• High customer satisfaction with global HR systems, reporting, and analytics.
• Delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful workforce reporting.
• Improved data quality and governance across HR systems.
• Reduction in HRIS and data-related issues.
• Increased adoption of reporting standards and self-service analytics.
• Successful delivery of HR technology enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary Range: 90,000 to 105,000

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.