Workforce Data Analyst

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child - in every school and every neighborhood - has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. Today, Chicago's public schools are considered by many to be a model for successful urban reform. CPS offers an environment that allows growth, encourages innovation, supports teamwork and fosters the belief that all students, given a positive experience, can learn.

The Workforce Data Analyst is a subject matter expert in providing human resource-related data needed to proactively support and collaborate with management, business partners, and other internal and external customers to further the mission of Chicago Public School . The analyst develops reports, builds metrics and creates mechanisms and processes that provide data, insight, and ensure data integrity. The analyst also assists with HR system maintenance and testing, identifies opportunities for constant process improvement, and performs a cross-functional role that requires proven SQL-coding skills and outstanding data analysis and analytical abilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business partners to develop requirements and produce reports and metrics
  
  
• Use data to proactively help drive HR strategies and informed decisions throughout the organization
  
  
• Develop various HR-related historical and forecasting reports/tools
  
  
• Create and maintain audits and data protocols to help ensure the quality of the data
  
  
• Perform various data administration tasks and analyses, including: data mapping, validation, error-checking, importing/exporting, auditing, security maintenance
  
  
• Maintain a variety of PeopleSoft HRMS foundation tables and assist in the development and implementation of standard PeopleSoft-related work policies and procedures
  
  
• Assist with functional requirements gathering, development, testing, implementation and support of various HR-related projects/processes
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced studies in a field related to data analysis is preferred
  
  
• Minimum of two years of proven and successful data/statistical analysis experience
  
  
• Excellent SQL programming ability; knowledge of SAS, Python, or R is desirable; expert Microsoft Excel knowledge
  
  
• Ability to self-direct, balance priorities and work creatively in a rapidly evolving and demanding environment
  
  
• Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS or other HR data system is desirable
  
  
• Experience with Taleo or other applicant tracking system is desirable
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required; should be able to easily translate technical information to non-technical users
  
  

Terms of Employment:

• CPS employees hired on or after November 20, 1996 are required to be residents of the City of Chicago within six months from the day their employment begins, and are required to maintain Chicago residency throughout their employment
  
  
• It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of any classifications protected by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy discrimination), gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.