Senior Associate

Are you a detail-oriented analyst with a passion for transforming data into strategic insights? Join our Human Resources team, where we leverage data analytics to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborating closely with the Global Head of Vendor Management, you will play a crucial role in shaping our data-driven strategies and enhancing our Human Resources (HR) operations. If you're ready to lead with vision and drive meaningful change, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of our data analytics initiatives.

As a Senior Associate, Data Analyst in the Human Resources Vendor Management team, you will have the opportunity to analyze complex datasets, develop insightful dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights. With a strong analytical background, you will have the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. As a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, you will have the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Our collaborative environment includes talented professionals who value your insights and encourages continuous innovation while empowering you to design and implement data models that support business objectives, ensuring data integrity and quality across systems. Our team drives continuous improvement, utilizes advanced data analytics tools and emerging technologies to enhance our HR operations and influences business decisions with data-driven insights and analytics. We are committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and integrating emerging technologies to revolutionize our data analytics capabilities. 

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze datasets to uncover trends and insights that inform business decisions. Present findings and recommendations to senior management, ensuring a well-maintained inventory of vendor portfolio data for quick response and effective governance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key metrics, supporting business objectives. Implement proactive heat map processes to enhance communication, escalation, and data protection efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver actionable insights. Design and implement data models to meet these requirements.
• Investigate issues and provide data-driven insights to expedite problem-solving and enhance decision-making.
• Create heatmaps to visualize risk categories and evaluate the effectiveness of vendor fee contract terms, particularly in areas like employee experience.
• Track and visualize outcomes for key global initiatives, categorizing and reporting progress on focus objectives.
• Conduct spend data analysis for research and forecasting. Partner with the Firmwide P&A transformation team on data organization and database projects.
• Research procurement and contract data to support renewals and forecasting efforts.
• Lead vendor discovery and data collection processes, collaborating with finance peers to share insights on expenses and activities.
• Conduct data quality assessments to ensure data integrity and availability. Perform research and testing to uphold high data standards.
• Mentor junior analysts and stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics. Occasionally lead special projects focused on problem-solving and innovation.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis or a similar role.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Python.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong skills in analyzing data, identifying patterns, and solving complex problems.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis and data modeling techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA).
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract data analysis, and financial forecasting.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not able to provide immigration sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Final Job Grade level and corporate title will be determined at time of offer and may differ from this posting.

We are unable to provide relocation assistance for this role at this time.