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Description
Position Title: Specialist, People Analytics and Data Analysis
Position Classification: Regular; Exempt; Full-Time; 40 Hours/WeekReports To: Senior Director, Total Rewards
Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options.
Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Position Overview:
The Specialist, People Analytics and Data Analysis is a new role responsible for defining and driving the implementation of processes for managing people-data requests, overseeing the collection and analysis of HR data, and transforming complex datasets into easy-to-understand reports and dashboards while ensuring the effective operation of HR systems and serving as a backup payroll resource. This role leads the development of workforce analytics, data visualization and analysis, data narrative strategies and stakeholder communications, and reporting mechanisms that inform organizational strategy, equity, and compliance.
In addition to analytics and systems stewardship, this role supports 401(k) administration and payroll tax oversight, partners closely with Payroll and HRIS Manager, and maintains the skills and knowledge required to step in as a fully capable payroll processor when necessary.
This role will also collaborate within and outside of our HR team to advance our strategic goals for data-driven decision making and systems optimization.
Responsibilities:
People Analytics, Data Management, and Reporting (55%)

• 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).

HRIS Systems Management (25%)

• 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.

Payroll Backup & Tax Oversight (20%)

• 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.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience

• 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 is preferred (Paylocity experience a plus).
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA), and compliance requirements is preferred.

Technical Skills

• 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.
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or reporting enhancements preferred.

Professional Attributes

• 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.

Core Values and Competencies:

• 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.

This vacancy may be used to fill similar positions.
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world's leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments' efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks.
Our Benefits Are Built for Real Life
We know you do your best work when you're supported.

• 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

(Some roles may require specific locations or on-site presence. Benefits are subject to plan terms.)
The starting salary range for new hires in this position is between $70,040-74,160/year and may vary depending on multiple, individualized factors including functional experience and job-related experience. Our Human Resources team will work with you during the hiring process to understand your likely placement within this salary range. In keeping with Partners In Health's commitment to salary transparency and internal parity, salaries at PIH are not negotiable.
Partners In Health will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected]