Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The People Analytics Manager transforms HR data into strategic insights that support business decisions. As the Workday reporting expert, this role develops advanced reports, dashboards, and data solutions using Workday Prism and other analytics tools. The manager partners with HR leadership and business leaders to define workforce metrics, support strategic planning, and present actionable insights on trends and areas of concern. This role also ensures data governance, compliance, and reporting best practices, while mentoring team members and continuously improving analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Workday reporting expert, building, testing, and maintaining advanced reports, discovery boards, dashboards, and scorecards for HR and business leaders
• Designs and builds data solutions in Workday Prism to integrate internal and external datasets for reporting and decision support
• Develop and manage dashboards covering headcount, turnover, talent acquisition, total rewards, and other key HR areas
• Deliver actionable insights identifying workforce trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with key HR areas, leadership, and business stakeholders to design workforce metrics and KPIs aligned with organizational strategy
• Support strategic workforce planning initiatives, integrating reporting with scenario modeling and forecasting
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear, compelling manner to drive decision-making
• Champion HR data governance standards and reporting best practices
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and data privacy requirements (e.g., EEO, GDPR, SOX)
• Create and maintain documentation, metadata, and data dictionaries for HR reporting.
• Fulfill ongoing and ad hoc HR reporting and analysis requests in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Assist in developing reporting and analysis best practices and train staff in their implementation
• Contribute to exploring the development and implementation of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Qlik, Tableau, Visier)
• Coach and mentor less experienced associates.
• Troubleshoot system and data issues, taking ownership through resolution.
• Provide data governance direction and oversight for HR
• Bachelor’s degree required (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in data management and reporting; 5–7 years preferred

Technical Skills

• High Proficiency in SQL, Excel, or Access
• Experience with Workday HCM and Adaptive Planning
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as SPSS and SAS is a plus
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Visier)

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of HR and workforce analytics
• In-depth knowledge of HR ERP systems and data presentation tools
• Understanding of business needs and practices in the financial services industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends in complex data sets
• Knowledge in applying basic statistical analysis (e.g., correlation, regression, T-tests)
• Ability to develop and implement data collection systems that optimize efficiency and quality
• Excellent communication skills—verbal and written—with all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of customer service and stakeholder engagement
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Mathematics, Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Experience

Manager Experience - None

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.