Position Title: People Analytics & Data Specialist
Position Classification: Regular, Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week
Reports to: Senior Director, Total Rewards
Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options
Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
The People Analytics & Data Specialist is a new role responsible for defining and driving the implementation of processes for managing people-data requests, overseeing the collection and analysis of HR data, and transforming complex datasets into easy-to-understand reports and dashboards while ensuring the effective operation of HR systems and serving as a backup payroll resource. This role leads the development of workforce analytics, data visualization and analysis, data narrative strategies and stakeholder communications, and reporting mechanisms that inform organizational strategy, equity, and compliance.
In addition to analytics and systems stewardship, this role supports 401(k) administration and payroll tax oversight, partners closely with Payroll and HRIS Manager, and maintains the skills and knowledge required to step in as a fully capable payroll processor when necessary.
This role will also collaborate within and outside of our HR team to advance our strategic goals for data-driven decision making and systems optimization.
People Analytics, Data Management, and Reporting (55%)
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).
Conduct data analysis and visualization to support organizational understanding, planning and forecasting, compliance reporting, historical trend analyses, and leadership decision-making.
HRIS Systems Management (25%)
Partner with HRIS management on Paylocity system configuration, enhancements, and testing related to reporting, payroll, benefits, workforce monitoring, and compliance.
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.
Payroll Backup & Tax Oversight (20%)
Maintain end-to-end knowledge of payroll processing, including timecard review, off-cycle payrolls, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
Core Values and Competencies:
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.
This vacancy may be used to fill similar positions.
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks.
The expected starting salary range for new hires in this position is between $66,000-$76,000/year and may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market for the position, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position belongs to a class of roles that have a salary range between $60,000-$80,000/year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan with automatic employer contribution, as well as participate in organization-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. PIH offers professional development and home office reimbursements as well as a flexible paid time off policy with no maximum, generous holiday time, summer and winter breaks, and a sabbatical leave policy.
Partners In Health will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected]. 
