HR Analyst

Job Description

The HR Analyst at UofL Health plays a critical role in supporting the organization's compensation strategy and workforce planning efforts. This role partners closely with HR and business leaders to deliver data-driven insights that inform decision-making across compensation, workforce pipeline development, and broader talent investment strategies.

Essential Functions

• Perform detailed compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, pay equity reviews, and internal job evaluations.

• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.

• Provide recommendations on where and when to invest in roles to support business strategy and talent needs.

• Support annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonus planning, and salary structure updates.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop workforce pipeline insights and long-term talent strategies.

• Analyze workforce trends, talent supply/demand, and skills gaps to inform proactive hiring and development decisions.

• Support strategic workforce planning initiatives with data-driven modeling and forecasting.

• Build and maintain advanced Excel models to support compensation and workforce analyses.

• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of HR data used for decision-making.

• Translate analytical findings into compelling stories and recommendations for leaders.

• Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations to support key decisions.

• Collaborate effectively with HR partners, finance, and business stakeholders to influence outcomes.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and reporting within Total Rewards.

• Anticipate business needs and proactively provide insights and recommendations.

• Think strategically about how compensation and workforce investments align with long-term organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: Two to five years of progressive experience in HR analytics, compensation or total rewards.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modeling, pivot tables, data analysis)

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a large, multi-state healthcare organization. Professional certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent. Experience with developing PowerPoints to create clear, impactful presentations. Experience with Workday and data visualization tools.

Job Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and levels in the organization

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

UofL Health Core Expectations

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

• Working together as a team to achieve our goals

• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

• Seking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

• Using our resources wisely

• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health