Human Resources Analyst

SmithGroup

• $73K — $88K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
  • 3-5 years experience in HR, HR analytics, compensation, or related analytical role.
  • Proficient in HRIS platforms, with a preference for UKG Pro.
  • Hands-on experience with compensation programs and salary benchmarking.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas and data transformations.
  • Experience with Power BI or similar tools for report and dashboard development.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze HR, payroll, and workforce data from various sources.
  • Create reports and dashboards using HRIS, Excel, and Power BI.
  • Identify trends in compensation, turnover, and HR metrics through data analysis.
  • Support compensation programs by administering salary structures and conducting market pricing.
  • Assist with merit review processes and maintain data accuracy during cycles.
  • Audit HR and compensation data for reliable reporting and consistency.
  • Develop documentation and training materials for HR systems and processes.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling and a hybrid work environment.
  • 3 weeks of PTO in the first year plus the option to purchase more time off.
  • 8 paid federal holidays and 15 extra Fridays off per year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellbeing resources and paid parental leave options.
  • 401(k) with employer matching and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Ann Arbor office of SmithGroup is looking for a Human Resources Analyst to join our team. Working with us, you will: • Collect, validate, and analyze HR, payroll, compensation, and workforce data from HR systems and other internal and external sources. • Create recurring and ad hoc reports using HRIS reporting tools, Excel, Power BI, and other analytics platforms. • Analyze data related to compensation, turnover, workforce planning, demographics, and other key HR metrics to identify trends and opportunities. • Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytics tools that provide meaningful workforce and compensation insights. • Support compensation programs through market pricing, benchmarking, salary survey participation, salary structure administration, and compensation analysis. • Assist with annual merit review and compensation cycles, including data preparation, auditing, reporting, testing, and issue resolution. • Perform regular audits of HR and compensation data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliable reporting. • Support the maintenance and optimization of HR systems, including testing, upgrades, reporting, user support, and process improvements. • Present analytical findings and recommendations through reports, dashboards, visualizations, and summaries tailored to stakeholders. • Develop documentation, procedures, and training materials related to HR systems, reporting, and compensation processes. An ideal candidate has: • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field. • 3-5 years of experience in human resources, HR analytics, compensation, HR systems, or a related analytical role. • 3-5 years of experience working with HRIS platforms; UKG Pro experience is preferred. • Hands-on experience with compensation programs, including salary structures, market benchmarking, salary surveys, and compensation analysis. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, lookup functions, and data cleaning or transformation. • Experience developing reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations. • Exceptional attention to detail and experience auditing and validating data. • Ability to manage confidential information and work effectively with HR, payroll, and business stakeholders. At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $73,000 to $88,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

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