About the Opportunity

The HR Data Analyst supports the Talent and Culture organization by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting workforce data to inform strategic decision-making and improve organizational effectiveness. This role partners across HR and University leadership to deliver actionable insights, enhance reporting capabilities, and support key initiatives through data analytics and visualization.

Reporting to the Director of HR Operations, the HR Data Analyst plays a critical role in advancing data-informed practices, ensuring data integrity, and supporting WVU's modernization and ERP initiatives.

What You'll Do

Data Analysis & Insights

Collect, clean, and analyze HR data from Workday and other systems to identify trends and opportunities
Apply analytical and statistical methods to generate actionable insights supporting workforce planning and decision-making
Monitor key HR metrics, including turnover, hiring trends, and workforce demographics

Reporting & Visualization

Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau and Excel and within Workday
Automate recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to Talent and Culture leadership and business partners

Data Integrity & Compliance

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of HR data through audits and validation
Support compliance with applicable data privacy and security standards
Partner with IT to optimize HR systems and reporting capabilities

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with HR teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and provide data-driven solutions
Translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights for non-technical audiences
Present findings and recommendations to leadership

Process Improvement & Modernization

Identify opportunities to streamline processes through automation and analytics
Support ERP and system modernization efforts, including data validation and reporting enhancements
Contribute to the development of scalable reporting and data structures

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence.
Experience working with HR systems (Workday preferred) and enterprise data environments
Experience developing dashboards and visualizations (Tableau or similar tools preferred)
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.