Explore HR Analyst Jobs

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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$115K - $125K *

Transform workforce strategy by partnering with leaders to align talent and capabilities with business goals. Drive organizational design, manage performance, and build frameworks that empower decisio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $159K *

Elevate your career by leading business evaluations and solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, leverage technology, and drive efficiency. Utilize your expertise to bridge business nee...

Chesterfield, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $135K *

Empower your career by partnering with leaders to drive HR initiatives, enhance employee relations, and optimize talent processes. Utilize data insights and AI tools to support organizational changes...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Collaborate with leaders to manage employee relations and complex investigations, providing expert guidance and risk assessments in a dynamic, regulated environment. Drive best practices and support w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $137K *

Transform HR operations by conducting in-depth analyses and evaluations to enhance workforce management and program effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities a...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $226K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare processes by bridging strategy and execution. Collaborate with teams to enhance coding workflows, drive change management, and ensure alignment with strategic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $125K *

Unlock the potential of HRIS by optimizing Workday for seamless operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, manage data security, and drive digital transformation w...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of learning management by overseeing the execution of Workday Learning. Collaborate with HR Technology to enhance the learning catalog, manage enrollments, and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Serve as a strategic HR partner, guiding leaders and employees through employee relations, performance management, and compliance across multiple departments in a dynamic, remote environment...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the configuration and enhancement of Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Benefits systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and support for global employee...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by redefining data strategies to elevate product growth. As a key analytics partner, you’ll shape decision-making by leveraging insights and KPIs, contributing to high-impact initiati...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $99K *

Accelerate progress at our Service Excellence Team by supporting Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes. This role offers hands-on experience and growth opportunities in IT Service Managem...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Drive organizational success by leading people operations, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with leadership to streamline HR processes and foster a positive workplac...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the employee experience by managing HR operations across the Americas. You'll support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to HR projects, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support project delivery as an Associate Engagement Manager, collaborating with teams on Workday implementations and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving innovation and strategic growth in the...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive successful Workday implementations and support project delivery. Collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure exceptional service and project health while contributing t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $147K *

Unlock potential by ensuring accurate and timely external financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and operational efficiency while driving continuous improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $190K *

Transform employee relations by building a robust ER model, leading complex investigations, and empowering HR teams. Drive strategic initiatives while managing sensitive employee matters to create eff...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Drive SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, leading teams in deploying solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud, BW, and S/4HANA. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage analytic...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, driving innovation in analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage teams, ensuring successful deployment of SAP...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $368K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI solutions through strategic leadership in IR research, driving innovation in search and knowledge systems while building and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver impactf...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $110K *

Analyze HRIS functionality and data integrity to align technology with business needs, collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to optimize systems and enhance user experience across HR processes a...

Westmont, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cybersecurity initiatives by analyzing Splunk data, developing metrics, and creating reports that provide actionable insights for stakeholders. Collaborate with teams to enhance vulnerability...

Mechanicsburg, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise employee listening strategy, enhancing assessment science, and applying analytics to drive data-informed talent decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.