Projects Analyst- HR Client Services- HRD (Contractual)

The Client Services Unit of the HR department is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Project Analyst with strong generic HR skills and good quantitative and analytical skills. The role involves supporting HR Business Partners and Strategic HR Partners with HR initiatives, data gathering, and analysis of workforce and staffing trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on HR metrics including data and information support on Diversity & Inclusion, staffing trends, hiring, performance management completion rates, etc.
• Provide input into the design and support implementation of STA HR initiatives aimed at enhancing an open and inclusive environment in the department.
• Support day-to-day recruitment efforts, including documentation tracking, Workday entries, and multiple stakeholder follow ups.
• Support day-to-day job change transactions, including tracking contractual end dates and performing contractual extensions.
• Prepare supporting materials for key HR processes, including Annual Talent Management Exercise, recruitment, and talent reviews.
• Perform Workday transactions for Long-term Experts, Visiting Scholars, and non-advertised mid/long term contractual once the specifications have been completed by departments.
• Provide basic guidance and support to staff on Workday-related matters.

Requirements

• Completion of a secondary school education, supplemented by a minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including basic functions and formulas.
• Proficiency in HR data management, organization, and visualization.
• Proficiency in the use of analytical, statistical software packages to present data in a compelling manner (i.e. power BI).
• Understands core AI concepts, the AI landscape, strengths and limitations.
• Integrates AI into workflows through structured thinking, disciplined prompting, iteration, and appropriate human oversight.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment by implementing diligent organization and planning skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and navigate new technology.
• General understanding of HR concepts and programs.
• Ability to build relationships by listening to, understanding, and addressing the needs of clients, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Desired: Demonstrating a good understanding of HR operations and objectives and the relationship of HR programs to HR systems.
• Proven ability to manage large and complex databases and develop summary analysis, including summary tables and charts, and sound analytical and problem-solving skills including a knowledge of statistical applications and techniques.
• Sound organizational and data management skills, and ability to handle several responsibilities and work under tight time constraints.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, paying close attention to detail and bearing independent responsibility for data accuracy.
• Proven experience in dealing with all levels of staff in responding to a wide range of inquiries.
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and sound judgment when dealing with clients and in handling confidential information.
• Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.

Skills

• MS Excel
• HR Data Management
• Data Visualization
• Power BI
• Statistical Software Stata
• AI Concepts
• AI Integration
• HR Programs
• Database Management
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Applications
• Organizational Skills
• Planning Skills
• Problem Solving
• Confidential Information Handling
• Client Relationship Management
• HR Concepts and Principles

Languages

English