Sr. Specialist, People Analytics
Nesco Resource ·nescoresource.com
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Nesco Resource has partnered with a well-established, nationally recognized company with a long-standing presence in critical infrastructure and public service to identify a Sr. Specialist, People Analytics.
This position supports Client's People Analytics team and is ideal for someone with strong analytical and reporting skills who enjoys working with large datasets, building executive-level reporting, and ensuring exceptional data accuracy.
- Analyze, maintain, and report on workforce data, including hiring, attrition, headcount, diversity, education, and succession planning metrics to support business and HR decision-making.
- Develop, update, and distribute executive-level dashboards, scorecards, and reports for senior leadership, including CEO and organizational reporting.
- Query, validate, manipulate, and reconcile large datasets using Excel, SQL, and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Support annual, regulatory, and ad hoc reporting requirements by gathering data, performing analysis, and delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to understand reporting needs, translate business requirements into meaningful analytics, and provide data-driven solutions.
Required Skills of the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics:
-Minimum 3 years of relevant analytics/reporting experience
-Drivers License
-Experience with reporting, dashboard development, and data analysis
-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into meaningful reporting
-Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
-Ability to assess and analyze diverse information, formulate recommendations, and make informed decisions.
-Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
-Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise is the single most important qualification.
Candidates should be comfortable with:
-Advanced formulas
-Pivot Tables
-Lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)
-Data validation and manipulation
-Working with large datasets
-VBA and Macros are notrequired.
Preferred Skills:
-HR or People Analytics experience helpful but not required.
-Workforce reporting
-Regulatory reporting
-Executive dashboard development
-Succession planning analytics
-Diversity and inclusion reporting
Preferred Technical Skills
-SQL (preferred)
-Power BI (preferred)
-Tableau or Oracle Analytics Cloud experience is transferable
-Python is a significant plus
Candidates lacking Power BI or SQL may still be considered if they demonstrate exceptional Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
Education or Certification Requirement:
-Bachelors degree required
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- Location: Manhattan (Gramercy section)- HYBRID: 3 days onsite (Tues-Thurs) and 2 days remote
- Duration: 9 month contract with potential to convert to a full time/permanent position.
- Shift/Schedule: M-F 8:30 am-5pm, with flexibility
- Pay rate: $60-65/hour
This position supports Client's People Analytics team and is ideal for someone with strong analytical and reporting skills who enjoys working with large datasets, building executive-level reporting, and ensuring exceptional data accuracy.
- Analyze, maintain, and report on workforce data, including hiring, attrition, headcount, diversity, education, and succession planning metrics to support business and HR decision-making.
- Develop, update, and distribute executive-level dashboards, scorecards, and reports for senior leadership, including CEO and organizational reporting.
- Query, validate, manipulate, and reconcile large datasets using Excel, SQL, and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Support annual, regulatory, and ad hoc reporting requirements by gathering data, performing analysis, and delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to understand reporting needs, translate business requirements into meaningful analytics, and provide data-driven solutions.
Required Skills of the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics:
-Minimum 3 years of relevant analytics/reporting experience
-Drivers License
-Experience with reporting, dashboard development, and data analysis
-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into meaningful reporting
-Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
-Ability to assess and analyze diverse information, formulate recommendations, and make informed decisions.
-Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
-Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise is the single most important qualification.
Candidates should be comfortable with:
-Advanced formulas
-Pivot Tables
-Lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)
-Data validation and manipulation
-Working with large datasets
-VBA and Macros are notrequired.
Preferred Skills:
-HR or People Analytics experience helpful but not required.
-Workforce reporting
-Regulatory reporting
-Executive dashboard development
-Succession planning analytics
-Diversity and inclusion reporting
Preferred Technical Skills
-SQL (preferred)
-Power BI (preferred)
-Tableau or Oracle Analytics Cloud experience is transferable
-Python is a significant plus
Candidates lacking Power BI or SQL may still be considered if they demonstrate exceptional Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
Education or Certification Requirement:
-Bachelors degree required
Apply NOW to be considered for the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics opportunity.
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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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The Sr. Specialist, People Analytics role with Nesco Resource is based in New York City, NY, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics role remote?
Yes — the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics position at Nesco Resource is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics role pay?
Nesco Resource lists the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics role at USD 60–65 per hour.
Is the Sr. Specialist, People Analytics role full-time or contract?
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