HR Specialist (Workday), People Analytics

Supports workforce reporting and analytics, assisting in Workday reporting development, data quality, and stakeholder support. Serves as a key resource for HR and business partners on workforce data inquiries, report preparation, and data analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making through accurate and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and assist with recurring and ad hoc reports including headcount, attrition, movement, organizational changes, and key workforce metrics to support business and HR decision-making.
• Deliver reporting and analytics support using Workday reporting tools and third-party analytics platforms to provide insights that inform strategic workforce planning and HR initiatives.
• Track reporting trends, recurring data requests, and system issues; identify and communicate opportunities for operational improvements and automation to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Maintain reporting infrastructure by updating documentation, contributing to a centralized report library, and supporting development of reusable dashboards and templates for standardization and efficiency.
• Provide support to HR and business stakeholders on workforce data questions, report requests, and data interpretation, delivering timely and accurate responses.
• Support report request management by following established intake processes, tracking requests, and assisting with standardization of recurring reporting to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR COEs, business leaders, and analytics team members to support reporting optimization efforts and help translate business needs into reporting requirements and analytics solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy and governance by performing regular quality checks, conducting data audits, maintaining consistent workforce metric definitions, and aligning reporting practices with organizational data governance standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting data discrepancies and reporting issues by investigating potential causes, documenting data problems, and collaborating with HRIS and engineering teams to support resolution.
• Demonstrate FINRA’s values and collaborate, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of HRIS or workforce reporting experience with a strong focus on Workday operational reporting.
• Hands-on experience with Workday reporting tools including Advanced Reports, Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, and Composite Reports; report development, data validation, and troubleshooting data discrepancies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and ability to identify root causes of reporting and data issues.
• Experience responding to stakeholder reporting requests and delivering timely, accurate workforce reports.
• Working knowledge of HR data structures, workforce metrics (headcount, attrition, movement, organizational changes), and data quality principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with business stakeholders and support translation of reporting needs into deliverables.
• Strong writing ability, including technical documentation for reporting standards, data definitions, and user guides.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications or training in Workday Reporting or HCM Reporting.
• Exposure to Workday dashboards and self-service reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Workday Prism Analytics or other Workday reporting enhancements.
• Experience participating in report standardization initiatives.
• Familiarity with data governance principles and reporting standards.
• Exposure to Agile project methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.

Work Conditions

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
• Extended hours outside normal business hours may be required.

Pay

Salary ranges vary by location as follows:

• CO/FL/TX: $72,400 – $129,200
• IL/PA: $79,800 – $142,300
• MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: $83,300 – $148,600
• NY/NJ: $83,300 – $155,100

Actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance.
• Spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, and legal insurance.
• Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave

• 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days (all pro-rated in the first year).
• 2 volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule).
• Military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state, or local primary and general elections.
• Care of a family member leave and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment).
• 9 paid holidays (based on full-time schedule).

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