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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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $270K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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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.