HRIS Data Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HRIS Data Analyst is a senior individual contributor role within the HRIS function, responsible for delivering advanced reporting, analytics, and data visualizations using the UKG platform. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners and the HRIS team to translate complex business requirements into meaningful reporting solutions, dashboards, and actionable insights.

This position requires strong HR domain knowledge, deep analytical expertise, and hands-on experience with UKG reporting tools, including IBM Cognos Analytics and Power BI. The analyst operates independently, owning complex reporting solutions while supporting strategic HR decision-making across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting & Analytics

• Design, develop, and maintain complex HR reports, dashboards, and visualizations using UKG and IBM Cognos Analytics
• Analyze workforce, compensation, turnover, compliance, and operational HR data to identify trends and insights
• Translate ambiguous business requirements into scalable, repeatable reporting solutions
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of HR data across all reporting outputs

 Data Visualization & Storytelling

• Develop executive-ready dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and UKG reporting tools
• Apply data visualization best practices to present complex information clearly and effectively
• Create visual narratives that enable HR Business Partners, HR leadership, and HRIS team members to understand reporting requirements and recommend analytical solutions.
• Standardize reporting layouts and visualization approaches where appropriate

 Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners to understand reporting needs and analytical questions
• Serve as a consultative resource for interpreting HR data and explaining insights to non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with HRIS team members to align reporting outputs with system configuration and data structures

 Systems & Process Support

• Act as a subject-matter expert for advanced UKG reporting and analytics capabilities
• Support continuous improvement of HR reporting processes, documentation, and report inventories
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR Reporting
• Support, but not own, HRIS data governance and reporting standards

 SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human resource management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• The ideal candidate must have minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years focused on HR analytics, reporting, or HRIS.
• The ideal candidate must have strong experience using IBM Cognos Analytics for HR reporting.
• The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience developing complex reports in UKG.
• The ideal candidate must have previous experience creating dashboards and visualizations using Power BI.
• The ideal candidate must have strong understanding of HR data, metrics, and reporting concepts.
• The ideal candidate must have hands on experience with data visualization and analytical storytelling.
• The ideal candidate must have Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and data analysis techniques.
• The ideal candidate must be able to work U.S. Pacific Time business hours.
• Must possess advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and manage complex reporting deliverables end-to-end
• Must have previous experience working with global organizations or multi-region workforce data
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

 INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS:

• During the interview process, candidates will be asked to demonstrate dashboards, reports, or visualizations they have personally developed
• Examples may include Power BI dashboards, UKG reports, or other HR analytics visualizations

 SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Experience supporting large-scale HRIS environments or HR system transformations
• Experience working directly with HR Business Partners or senior HR leaders to define reporting requirements and present analytical findings
• Familiarity with advanced reporting techniques, KPI frameworks, and trend analysis

ABOUT MILLIMAN:

Independent for over 77 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.