(Hybrid) HR Data Analyst - Talent And Culture

West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a HR Data Analyst (Hybrid) within Talent and Culture.

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.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

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
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in SQL, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with large datasets and identify patterns and trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Knowledge of data privacy, confidentiality, and HR data practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a customer service mindset