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Primary Purpose:
Serves as the senior analytical resource and is responsible for developing, analyzing, and delivering workforce data insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. Focuses on advanced reporting, dashboard development, workforce analytics, data visualization, and HR metrics across the employee lifecycle.
Job Category: Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience ($82K- $91K)
Pay Basis: Annually
Subject to Grant Funding? No
Essential Job Functions:
1. Partners with other departments and operational stakeholders to transform HR data into actionable insights that improve workforce planning, retention, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance.
2. Contributes to the advancement of HR analytics capabilities through reporting automation, data visualization, and the exploration of AI-enabled and predictive analytics tools that support workforce insights and operational effectiveness.
3. Designs, develops, and maintains advanced HR dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
4. Analyzes workforce trends related to turnover and retention, headcount and staffing, recruitment metrics, diversity and compliance reporting, time-to-fill and onboarding, and employee lifecycle trends
5. Delivers actionable insights and recommendations to HR leadership and institutional stakeholders.
6. Supports executive-level reporting and workforce planning initiatives.
7. Automates recurring reports and improves reporting efficiency.
8. Develops interactive dashboards.
9. Translates complex datasets into clear visual narratives for leadership audiences.
10. Designs reporting solutions that improve data accessibility and user experience.
11. Partners with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and meaningful workforce metrics.
12. Ensures accuracy, integrity, and consistency of HR data across systems.
13. Performs data validation, audits, reconciliations, and quality assurance activities.
14. Maintains reporting definitions, business rules, and data documentation.
15. Partners with HRIS and IT teams to improve data structures and reporting capabilities.
16. Supports compliance reporting and institutional data requests.
17. Assists in identifying opportunities for automation and AI-enabled analytics within HR reporting and operational processes.
18. Supports development of predictive and trend-based workforce analytics models.
19. Researches emerging technologies and analytics tools to improve data visualization, reporting efficiency, and decision support capabilities.
20. Promotes efficient and responsible use of analytics and AI-enabled technologies.
21. Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting and workforce analytics.
22. Consults with HR leaders and business partners to identify reporting needs and analytical opportunities.
23. Provides insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
24. Assists in identifying workforce risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
25. Completes special projects as assigned.
26. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
1. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
2. Ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly.
3. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
6. Strong customer service orientation and collaborative mindset.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
8. Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and reporting automation.
9. Strong aptitude for learning emerging technologies and analytics methodologies.
10. Strong understanding of HR data and workforce metrics.
11. Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis techniques.
Physical Requirements:
1. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
4. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
5. May be required to work nights or weekends.
6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.
Required Certifications/Licensures:
Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Major: Human Resources, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field.
Required Experience:
1. 4-6 years of HRIS, reporting, or workforce analytics experience.
2. Advanced experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
3. Experience writing complex queries and working with relational databases.
4. Experience with enterprise systems such as Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar HR platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience in higher education or other large, complex organizations.
2. Experience with SQL, data modeling, or ETL processes.
3. Familiarity with predictive analytics or workforce planning methodologies.
4. Familiarity with AI-enabled reporting tools, automation technologies, or predictive analytics concepts.
5. Experience supporting compliance and regulatory reporting.
Is this a safety sensitive position? No
Background Screening Required? Yes
Pre-Employment Conditions:
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.