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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for workforce analyst in the United States is $104,074.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Workforce Analyst regularly works with operations and management teams to ensure staffing aligns with business needs. They analyze historical data, forecast call volumes or workload, and adjust schedules in collaboration with team leaders. By providing actionable reports and recommendations, they help operations managers make informed decisions about hiring, overtime, and shift allocation. This close collaboration helps maintain service levels while controlling labor costs and improving overall team efficiency.

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AspectWorkforce AnalystData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Business, HR, or related field; often some experience in HR or workforce planningBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; strong data analysis skills
Work EnvironmentHR departments, staffing agencies, large organizations focusing on workforce planningVarious industries including finance, healthcare, tech; data-driven teams
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in HR, staffing, and workforce management sectorsAcross multiple industries requiring data interpretation and reporting

While both roles involve data analysis, Workforce Analysts focus on employee data, staffing, and workforce planning, whereas Data Analysts handle broader data sets across various business functions. The roles often overlap in skills but differ in their primary focus and application areas.

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To excel as a Workforce Analyst, you generally need strong analytical skills, proficiency in data interpretation, and a relevant degree such as in business, statistics, or human resources. Familiarity with workforce management software, advanced Excel, and reporting tools like Tableau or Power BI is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for translating data into actionable insights. These competencies are crucial for optimizing staffing, improving productivity, and supporting evidence-based decision-making within organizations.

What is a workforce analyst?

A workforce analyst works with human resources and management consultants to improve the operations within and customer experience provided by an organization. As a workforce analyst, your job duties include developing staff schedules, collecting staff performance data and customer feedback data, reviewing and analyzing relevant data to identify problem areas, and preparing workforce analysis reports for company leadership to inform their policies and decision-making processes. Your work helps determine the allocation of staff and resources as well as recruitment and professional development strategies.

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PEOPLE SYSTEMS & WORKFORCE ANALYST

OCHIN

Portland, OR โ€ข On-site

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT OCHIN

OCHIN is a nonprofit leader in health care innovation and a trusted partner to a growing national provider network, delivering the clinical insights and tailored technologies needed to expand patient access, strengthen care teams, and improve the health of rural and medically underserved communities.

We are hiring for a number of new positions to meet increasing demand. When you choose to join OCHIN, you have the opportunity to continuously grow your skills and do meaningful work to help fulfill our vision of good health and well-being for everyone.

At OCHIN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual and work hard to maintain a culture rooted in our values.

Founded in Oregon in 2000, OCHIN employs a growing virtual workforce of more than 1,200 skilled professionals, working remotely across 49 states. We offer a generous compensation package and are committed to supporting our employees' entire well-being by fostering a healthy work-life balance and opportunity for professional advancement. We are curious, collaborative learners who strive to live our values every day. OCHIN is excited to support our continued national expansion and the increasing demand for our innovative tools and services by welcoming new talent to our growing team.


Position Overview

The People Systems & Workforce Analyst is responsible for the administration, optimization, governance, and strategic utilization of the organization's Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and workforce data. This role serves as the primary HRIS subject matter expert while leveraging workforce analytics to provide actionable insights that support business decisions, organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, and operational excellence.

This position combines expertise in HR technology, data analytics, business intelligence, and process improvement to ensure workforce data is accurate, accessible, and meaningful. The People Systems & Workforce Analyst partners closely with People Operations, Total Rewards, Corporate Training, and Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance employee experience, organizational performance, and strategic decision-making.


Essential Duties

Workforce Analytics & Reporting

  • Design, develop, and maintain workforce dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting.
  • Analyze workforce data and trends related to headcount, retention, turnover, compensation, workforce demographics, employee movement, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Develop meaningful workforce metrics and key performance indicators to support business objectives.
  • Deliver workforce insights and recommendations to leaders through data storytelling and visualization.
  • Identify trends, opportunities, and risks that inform strategic workforce planning and talent decisions.

HRIS Administration & Management

  • Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the organization's HRIS platform.
  • Manage system configuration, security roles, workflows, business processes, and user access.
  • Maintain system integrity through ongoing audits, testing, and data validation.
  • Lead HRIS upgrades, enhancements, implementations, and system optimization efforts.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve technical concerns.
  • Manage system integrations and ensure accurate data flow across platforms.
  • Develop and maintain HRIS documentation, procedures, training materials, and user guides.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.

Business Intelligence & Data Visualization

  • Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and visual analytics solutions.
  • Extract, transform, and analyze data using SQL and other analytical tools.
  • Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable business insights.
  • Automate recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and data accessibility.
  • Support advanced reporting and ad hoc analysis requests across the organization.

Data Governance & Quality

  • Establish and maintain workforce data standards, definitions, and governance practices.
  • Monitor and improve data quality across HR systems and reporting platforms.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Partner with stakeholders to improve data collection, reporting processes, and system utilization.

Strategic Workforce Planning & Process Improvement

  • Support workforce planning, forecasting, and organizational design initiatives.
  • Provide analytical support for compensation, talent, and organizational effectiveness programs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance system capabilities.
  • Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that support organizational objectives.

Partnership & Consultation

  • Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to understand workforce reporting and system needs.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce metrics, reporting, and HR technology solutions.
  • Present findings and recommendations to leaders in a clear and meaningful manner.
  • Support enterprise initiatives through workforce data analysis and reporting expertise.

Other Duties

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Human Resources, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in HRIS administration, workforce analytics, people analytics, business intelligence, or a related analytical role.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as the primary administrator of an HRIS platform.
  • Experience developing workforce dashboards, executive reporting, and analytics solutions.
  • Experience supporting business decisions through workforce data analysis and reporting.
  • Advanced experience administering and managing HRIS platforms.
  • Advanced SQL skills, including data extraction, transformation, querying, and reporting.
  • Advanced Tableau experience, including dashboard development, data visualization, and executive reporting.
  • Strong workforce analytics and business intelligence capabilities.
  • Experience with data governance, data quality management, and reporting architecture.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and communicate findings effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with HRIS platforms such as Paylocity, UKG, Workday, Dayforce, ADP, Oracle HCM, or similar systems.
  • Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, or other data analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of workforce planning, compensation analytics, talent management, and organizational effectiveness metrics.
  • Experience managing HR technology integrations

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

To keep our colleagues, members, and communities safe, OCHIN requires all employees-including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires-to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials, as a condition of employment. All new hires are required to provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date.


Requirements:

  • Prior to moving forward to the team interview, all candidates are required to complete a 50-60-minute competency assessment. The assessment gives us insights into how your strengths, preferences, and work style align with the OCHIN's nine core competencies. It's not about passing or failing-it's about understanding fit and setting you up for success.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

OCHIN is a 100% remote organization with no physical corporate office location. Employees work remotely from home and many of our positions also support our member organizations on-site for new software installations. Nationwide travel is determined based on OCHIN business needs. Please inquire during the interview process about travel requirements for this position.

Work from home requirements are:

  • Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment
  • High Speed Internet Service
  • It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace
  • Travel required up to 20% nationally for on-site Go Live support based on business requirements for OCHIN
  • (OR) Travel may be required nationally based on business requirements for OCHIN

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits. See our website for details: https://ochin.org/careers


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.


Base Pay Overview

OCHIN uses broadened pay ranges to support equitable and market-aligned compensation practices. Pay information by position level is listed below. The final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, certifications, education, experience, training, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data.

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Salary Description
Min: $85,697; Mid: 128,564; Max: $171,395