Job Title: HCM and Data Analyst
Experience Level: 8+ Years
Location: Bangalore
Department: HR Operations / People Analytics
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced HCM Data Analyst with 8+ years of proven expertise in human capital management systems, HR data modeling, reporting architectures, and advanced people analytics.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between HR functional processes and enterprise data systems. You will lead the design, development, and delivery of workforce analytics solutions, establish governance standards across HCM platforms, and deliver predictive insights to senior leadership to drive talent, retention, compensation, and workforce planning decisions.
Key Responsibilities
HCM Architecture & Data Engineering
- Oversee data architecture, data structures, and integrations across core HCM suites (e.g., Workday)
- Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes connecting HCM platforms with centralized enterprise data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Azure Synapse).
- Audit and optimize data hygiene, security models, role-based permissions, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, EEOC, SOX).
Advanced Analytics & Reporting
- Develop enterprise-level dashboards and self-service analytics models using BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Visier, Looker).
- Deliver strategic reporting on critical HR metrics: headcount forecasting, attrition risk, employee lifecycle costs, DE&I, talent pipeline velocity, and compensation parity.
- Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling (using Python or R) to identify workforce trends, flight risks, and organizational network patterns.
Stakeholder Partnership & Strategy
- Act as the strategic data partner to HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and C-suite executives, translating complex workforce data into clear business narratives.
- Lead cross-functional analytics projects, managing requirements discovery, project milestones, and end-user adoption.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior HR analysts and report developers.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 8+ years of dedicated experience in HR analytics, HCM reporting, and workforce data modeling.
- HCM Systems: Deep hands-on experience with enterprise HCM systems such as Workday (Prism Analytics, Report Writer, Calculated Fields
- BI & Data Visualization: Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar enterprise visualization tools (DAX, Power Query, calculated fields, dashboard design).
- Data Manipulation & Querying: Strong proficiency in SQL (complex joins, CTEs, window functions) for querying relational and dimensional databases.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Human Resources, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn) or R for statistical modeling, regression analysis, and predictive people analytics.
- Experience with specialized people analytics platforms like Visier or One Model.
- Familiarity with HR compliance, international data residency laws, and workforce privacy standards.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Workday Reporting/Prism Pro, SHRM-CP/SCP, HRCI, Microsoft Power BI Certified).