DATA ANALYST
Data Analyst Role
The Data Analyst role works with client-focused consulting teams where they are responsible for leading on data consulting in a variety of client projects. They also support the teams with analysis and reporting more generally.
Job Context & Key Responsibilities
We are recruiting for a Data Analyst based in the US. The nature of the work varies depending on client demand and business priority and will typically include the below list of key responsibilities:
- Analytical rigour and detail orientation – comfortable with large amounts of complex data
- Contextualising and visualising data to tell a story, translating complex analytical outputs into clear, compelling, and practical recommendations for action, within a commercial setting
- Able to scope data collection and analytical projects with clients or third party HRIS providers on behalf of clients
- Understanding of HR Tech industry, HRIS, ATS etc. desirable
- Solve business problems by looking at complex sources of data and develop conclusions.
- Streamline the collection of data, monitor efficacy, accuracy, and integrity of data collection methods
- Recommend updates to data collection process and analysis base on up-to-date research methods and principles
- Develop a deep understanding of YSC Way of Consulting and integrate data analytics to support clients and consultant outcomes
- Able to easily and quickly gather cutting edge research for client work and leverages acquired knowledge and/or data to develop deep insights into clients
- Adhoc special projects and assignments as needed
Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of building productive and influential working relationships.
- Credible and persuasive in front of clients.
- Excellent standards of document presentation; excellent written and oral communication.
- Proactively improve standards of support provided.
- Able to take initiative and make practical decisions at pace.
- Structured and able to start with the end in mind.
Attributes
- Entrepreneurial or pioneering spirit skilled at business and client relationships.
- Insightful, inquisitive and innovative; always thinks about what is possible.
- Collaborative with colleagues and clients; deep curiosity about industries and client organisations.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and thinking flexibly to achieve goals.
- Resilient, looks for ways to move work forward and strive to find the best solutions.
- Strong learning orientation; looking to always develop and deepen content knowledge and integrate learning with experience.
- Self-reflective; community minded. Share knowledge with colleagues to develop and grow YSC.
- Embodies YSC core values.
Requirements
- Graduate degree or coursework in Psychology (I/O, Business, or Clinical Psychology) or Business (Organizational Behaviour/Development, Management, Human Resources, Leadership).
- A minimum of three years applied experience working internally or consulting in the leadership field.
- Advanced Excel skills (vlookup etc., nested functions, pivot tables). Familiarity with SPSS (or similar) including syntax writing.