Director HR Data & Analytics, HRIS & Compliance

About the role

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, located in Midtown Manhattan. Founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church, CPG’s mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

The Director of HR Data & Analytics- HRIS & Compliance is responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of HR systems (HRIS), people data, analytics, and compliance processes. This role leads HRIS-related initiatives, develops and maintains people data and analytics, and supports effective execution of core HR operational processes. It bridges the gap between HR strategy and practical implementation for areas like people metrics, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration
  • Serve as the operational owner and subject-matter expert for all HRIS-related projects, enhancements, implementations, and process improvements.
  • Administer HR Information Systems (HRIS), including data entry, maintenance, and system accuracy.
  • Establish and maintain HR data governance practices to ensure integrity, consistency, confidentiality, and appropriate use of employee data across systems and reporting.
  • Audit data for accuracy and compliance purposes.
  • Complete accurate HR reporting and regulatory filings as required.
  • Serve as a point of contact for end users requiring assistance with self-service functionalities.
  • Partner with IT, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to support HR systems functionality, upgrades, issue resolution, and process enhancements.
• HR Data, Analytics, and Reporting
  • Develop, maintain, and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual people analytics, dashboards, and reporting to support business decisions.
  • Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data to inform and improve HR programs, policies, and practices.
  • Oversee CPG’s participation in compensation surveys and reports, as well as ongoing assessment of survey use and costs versus benefits of future participation.
  • Develop custom reporting solutions to meet business and operational needs.
• HR Operations and Compliance
  • Own execution of documents, standardize, and continuously improve HR operational processes (including hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and timekeeping) to enhance efficiency, consistency, employee experience, and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure the completion and processing of documents and forms necessary for the implementation of various HR policies, programs, procedures, and practices, including EEO-1 reports and HR metrics.

Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues for relationship building and meaningful collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent; combination of work and experience considered.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• HRIS background with functional expertise in systems implementation, HR compliance, and people analytics.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, as well as organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build working relationships across functional areas.
• Ability to identify, monitor, and resolve discrepancies, risks, and operational issues through effective action planning.
• Knowledge of all Federal and State laws and regulations related to Human Resources.
• Strategic and critical thinker who can connect HR activities to broader business outcomes.
• Strong collaborative orientation and sound judgment and skills in addressing HR challenges.

Physical Demands

• Commuting to the office, on average, three days a week.
• Extensive use of a computer keyboard to perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.

Schedule

Currently hybrid: employees have the option of working two days per week from home (Monday and Friday) and three days in a standard office environment (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Pay

Salary range: $111,000 - $150,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

Core Benefits Automatically Provided to Eligible Employees:

• Employer-funded defined benefit pension plan (five-year vesting).
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax).
• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Worker’s Compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years).
• Retiree life insurance.

Elective Benefits Available to Eligible Employees:

• Medical (including Vision) and Dental.
• 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Commuter Benefits.
• New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave.
• Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays.