People Data & Analytics Manager (Contract)

ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES
Pay Range: $70/hr - $75/hr
Location: Remote (supporting Company HQ in New Jersey)
Position structure: 24-month contract duration, W-2 only (no C2C or B2B)
Overview:
The Temporary People Data & Analytics Manager supports HR data analytics, reporting, and dashboarding efforts across core people systems, with a primary focus on Workday. This role reports into the Senior Director, People Operations and will look to partner with HR and business stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful people insights and reports that support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This is a temporary/contract role for 24 months.
This individual brings strong hands-on experience maintaining HR reports and dashboards, contributing to ongoing audit and enhancements, and independently managing routine and ad hoc reporting requests. The Sr Specialist applies sound judgment and technical expertise across data management, analysis, and presentation to help translate people data into clear insights. This role plays an important part in supporting the mission of enhancing the employee experience through data, while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and operational excellence. Additionally, this role will manage ad-hoc HR reporting requests from across the organization, along with all federal and state reporting. The role also provides continuity and flexible support across the People Data & Analytics function based on evolving business need.
Skills
Workday Reporting Support: Build, maintain, and enhance standard and custom Workday reports and dashboards using tools such as Report Writer and Advanced Reporting, with the ability to independently troubleshoot and address reporting needs.
Operational Analytics & Reporting: Support recurring HR reporting, dashboards, and metrics across key HR functions (e.g., HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development) via Qlik.
Data Management and Analysis: Analyze HR data to identify trends, patterns, and data quality issues; develop summaries and insights that inform business decisions
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner directly with HR functional teams to understand reporting needs, clarify requirements, recommend approaches, and deliver solutions that meet defined objectives.
Ad Hoc Requests: Support ad hoc people data and analytics requests, including preparation of reports for leadership, audits, and internal stakeholders.
Data Quality & System Utilization: Monitor data integrity and consistency across HR systems; identify opportunities for process improvements and provide recommendations based on technical knowledge and business needs.
Compliance & Reporting Support: Manage and support federal, state, and internal HR reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain and enhance reporting documentation, job aids, and standard operating procedures to support scalability, consistency, and knowledge continuity.
Confidentiality: Handle sensitive employee data with a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrated experience independently creating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing Workday reports and dashboards/ visualizations for business users.
Strong working knowledge of HR data structures and the ability to quickly understand relationships across HR processes, systems, and reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to independently assess reporting needs, determine appropriate solutions, and exercise sound judgment when addressing complex or ambiguous requests
Ability to clearly communicate data findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder requests.
High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience with additional HR systems & Data Analytic tools such as Quantum Workplace, Qlik, MAXQDA, Tableau or similar tools.
Strong understanding of data visualization best practices and storytelling concepts.
Workday Reporting or Pro Certification preferred (or progress toward certification).
Prior experience supporting HR, People Analytics, or Talent-related functions.
Pharma and/or Biotech industry experience a plus.
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and data analysis), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics or a related quantitative field.
5-10 years of progressive experience working with HR data, reporting, or analytics, including strong hands-on Workday reporting experience

Work arrangement
Yes