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HR analysts use workforce data to help organizations make informed decisions about hiring, retention, compensation, performance, and employee experience. Browse HR Analyst opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Does an HR Analyst Do?

HR analysts collect, interpret, and communicate data about an organization’s workforce. They may build dashboards and reports, identify trends, assess HR programs, and partner with human resources, finance, and business leaders. Depending on the role, their work can focus on people analytics, workforce planning, compensation, benefits, recruiting, or HR systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong analytical and communication skills, experience with HR data and reporting, and the ability to turn findings into useful recommendations. Familiarity with spreadsheets, visualization tools, databases, HR information systems, and statistical methods can be valuable. Some positions prefer a degree in human resources, business, economics, statistics, or a related field, as well as experience handling sensitive employee information.

Career Paths and Opportunities

HR Analyst roles can lead to opportunities in people analytics, HR strategy, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, or HR management. Senior analysts may take ownership of complex projects, advise executives, and help shape organization-wide talent decisions. Explore current listings to find roles that match your expertise, preferred industry, and career goals.

Find HR Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search HR Analyst jobs to discover positions where you can apply your data skills to meaningful workforce challenges and advance your career.

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$130K - $145K *

Drive impactful people decisions as a trusted HR Business Partner, shaping talent strategy, enhancing employee relations, and fostering a thriving culture in a dynamic, AI-driven environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $140K *

Champion talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruitment and advising leaders on workforce strategies. Drive engagement and culture while building strong candidate pipelines and enhancing HR prac...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower organizational growth by partnering with leaders to develop strategic HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance management, and talent development in a dynamic healthcare en...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance executive talent strategies through data-driven insights, ensuring effective succession planning and leadership development. Leverage your expertise in talent management pla...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $100K *

Shape your career by optimizing Workday solutions across Benefits, Compensation, and Reporting. Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous im...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing HR operations through hands-on support of Dayforce HCM and iCIMS. Leverage your expertise in HRIS to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive compli...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$67K - $107K *

Partner with us to enhance talent acquisition and employee engagement initiatives, driving organizational effectiveness and supporting HR operations. Collaborate with leaders to foster a positive work...

Ohio, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $142K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by transforming HR data into strategic insights. Leverage analytical skills and tools to enhance workforce performance and support HR initiatives, ensuring data acc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$169K - $200K *

Empower growth by serving as a vital HR Business Partner, collaborating with leaders across technical domains to scale high-performing teams while driving people strategies aligned with business goals...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $135K *

Unlock potential by serving as a hands-on HR Business Partner, driving strategic initiatives and executing core HR processes to enhance employee experience in a dynamic, high-growth environment across...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping organizational success through strategic HR partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance performance, drive talent initiatives, and foster a thriving workp...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize HR data processes to drive strategic decisions. Engage with internal clients to deliver actionable insights and develop analytical tools that enhance operational efficiency and su...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$81K - $130K *

Support compliance initiatives by interpreting employment laws, drafting policies, and conducting audits. Collaborate with HR and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulations while fostering a cultu...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful HR strategies in a dynamic global environment, collaborating with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. Contribute to a newly forming team focused on growth a...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance federal human capital operations through independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and effective program delivery. Collaborate on data-driven insights to improve efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in aligning HR strategies with business goals, serving as a trusted advisor, enhancing employee experiences, and providing impactful HR support throughout the employee lifecycle in a f...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $133K *

Accelerate organizational effectiveness by engaging with clients, assessing HR needs, and implementing tailored strategies. Collaborate across teams to drive alignment with business goals and provide...

Louisville, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with executives to drive strategic HR initiatives, enhance talent density, and improve organizational effectiveness. Collaborate across functions to translate data...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform the workplace by aligning HR strategies with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement, manage complex relations, and drive compliance while supporting multiple...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $115K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal integration role, ensuring customer success through seamless technical setups, collaboration across teams, and enhancement of integration performance for optimal sat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Transform talent acquisition by engaging with diverse candidates while managing full-cycle recruiting for digital roles, enhancing candidate experience, and collaborating across portfolio companies in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize leadership effectiveness by partnering with engineering managers to foster a culture of coaching and accountability, enhancing employee experience and performance across the organization...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive client success by supporting performance reporting systems, ensuring data accuracy, and facilitating new advisor integrations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Proactively enhance proc...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analytics to enhance hospital quality performance and rankings. Collaborate with teams to design dashboards, mentor analysts, and present insights to execut...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an HR analyst do?question toggle

    An HR analyst analyzes workforce and human resources data to help organizations make decisions about areas such as hiring, retention, compensation, benefits, and employee experience. Responsibilities often include reporting, dashboards, trend analysis, and recommendations.

  • What skills are important for HR analyst jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills include data analysis, reporting, clear communication, attention to detail, and discretion with confidential employee information. Employers may also value experience with spreadsheets, data visualization, databases, HR information systems, and statistical tools.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in an HR analyst?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and seniority. Many roles seek relevant analytical or HR experience and may prefer a degree in human resources, business, economics, statistics, or a related discipline. Knowledge of HR systems and employment practices can also be beneficial.

  • What career paths can follow an HR analyst role?question toggle

    HR analysts may advance into senior people analytics, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, HR strategy, or HR management roles. Career direction often depends on analytical strengths, industry experience, and areas of HR specialization.

  • What salary range do HR analyst jobs on Ladders offer?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual HR analyst positions varies based on factors such as seniority, location, industry, and responsibilities; check each listing for details.