HR Specialist (Workday), People Analytics

The HR Specialist, People Analytics supports workforce reporting and analytics, with responsibility for assisting in Workday reporting development, data quality, and stakeholder support. This role 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.

This role plays an important role in supporting Workday's workforce reporting capabilities - including headcount, attrition, movement, and organizational metrics - while maintaining data accuracy and quality standards. This role contributes to the advancement of People Analytics from reactive reporting to proactive, insight-driven analytics through report development, process automation support, dashboard maintenance, and participation in self-service initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reporting & Analytics

  • 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.

• Stakeholder Support & Service Delivery

  • 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.

• Data Quality & Governance

  • 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

 Education/Experience 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