Partners In Health · 17 hours ago
People Analytics & Data Specialist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $76K/yr
4+ years expPartners In Health is a non-profit global health organization focused on social justice and providing quality healthcare to vulnerable communities. The People Analytics & Data Specialist will manage people-data requests, oversee HR data analysis, and develop workforce analytics to inform organizational strategy and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Play a crucial role in analyzing human resources data to drive strategic decision-making and optimize talent management practices, including development, maintenance, and enhancement of people analytics metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, hiring, workforce composition, compensation trends, and more)
Establish and steward a centralized library of HR metrics, definitions, and reporting standards
Conduct data analysis and visualization to support organizational understanding, planning and forecasting, compliance reporting, historical trend analyses, and leadership decision-making
Ensure high data quality through audits, validation, reconciliation, and cross-system checks
Complete regular and ad hoc reporting processes (EEO-1, VETS-4212, AAP, internal equity analyses)
Partner with HRIS management on Paylocity system configuration, enhancements, and testing related to reporting, payroll, benefits, workforce monitoring, and compliance
Assist with documenting processes, developing SOPs, and supporting system training and troubleshooting for HR staff and managers
Maintain strong working relationships with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping vendors to resolve issues efficiently
Become fluent in additional HR systems (i.e. ATS, performance management, training and development) to provide regular and ad-hoc reports to primary users and ensure that all data from these systems is gathered, structured, and interpreted
Maintain end-to-end knowledge of payroll processing, including timecard review, off-cycle payrolls, reconciliations, and issue resolution
Serve as a backup payroll processor during absences, peak periods, or emergencies
Monitor federal, state, and local payroll tax processing, filings, and reconciliations in coordination with payroll vendors
Support year-end payroll activities, audits, and tax issue resolution
Assist and support with 401(K) administration and day-to-day tasks including reporting and auditing
Support payroll, benefits, and HR compliance efforts related to wage and hour laws, tax requirements, and internal policies
Conduct periodic audits of timecards, payroll data, and system records to ensure consistency and compliance
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent related experience may substitute for a specialized degree
4+ years of experience in people analytics, data analysis and reporting, or a related HR or business operations role
Demonstrated experience working with HRIS and payroll systems is preferred (Paylocity experience a plus)
Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA), and compliance requirements is preferred
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups, data validation); experience building dashboards and reports
Ability to interpret complex datasets, reconcile system data, and troubleshoot discrepancies
Ability to communicate the story of data through visualizations and/or narratives, translating technical concepts into easily digestible and meaningful documents
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic analytics work with operational responsibilities
Able to work independently while collaborating closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors
Strong customer service orientation with excellent judgment and discretion
Curiosity and tenacity – a desire to answer complex questions and navigate systems limitations with patience and proactivity
Demonstrates the organization's core values of: Commitment, Humility, Integrity and Pragmatic Solidarity/Accompaniment
Accountability – Able to accept responsibility for one's actions, outcomes, and those of their team
Achieving results – Able to set realistic goals, put plans into action, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and apply lessons learned
Adaptability – Able to adapt to change, to balance multiple demands, consider new approaches, and persist towards solutions in changing circumstances
Teamwork – Able to work well with others to achieve common goals. Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments and countries
Preferred
Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or reporting enhancements preferred
Benefits
401(k) plan with automatic employer contribution
Organization-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents
Professional development and home office reimbursements
Flexible paid time off policy with no maximum
Generous holiday time
Summer and winter breaks
Sabbatical leave policy
Company
Partners In Health
Partners in Health is a charitable organisation that provides comprehensive health care to individuals in the developing world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ophelia Dahl
Co-founder, chair of the Board
Recent News
Rwanda New Times
2025-07-22
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