Senior HR Data & AI Analyst

The Opportunity

This position serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert in people analytics and Artificial Intelligence, driving data-informed decision-making across the Human Resources function. The role works closely with HR leadership and business stakeholders to deliver practical workforce insights, develop predictive and AI-powered models, and lead the integration of advanced analytics across the full employee lifecycle.

This position is both strategic and hands-on, combining deep expertise in HR data analytics with a forward-leaning mandate to identify, pilot, and scale AI use cases that support talent acquisition, engagement, retention, manager effectiveness, and workforce planning. The role exercises significant latitude and independence in assignments and influences the adoption of data-driven and AI-enabled practices across HR and the business.

Essential Functions

• Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of people analytics, reporting, and predictive modeling solutions that support HR and business strategy. Designs and maintains executive dashboards, real-time KPIs, and scalable analytics frameworks that enable informed decision-making across all levels of the organization.
• Partners with HR leadership, HR business partners, recruiters, and business leaders to understand data needs, frame analytical questions, and translate complex findings into clear, business-relevant insights and recommendations.
• Collects, integrates, and analyzes HR data from multiple sources, including HCM systems, payroll, surveys, exit interviews, employment records, and external labor market data, to identify trends related to recruiting, engagement, turnover, compliance, and workforce effectiveness.
• Builds and maintains advanced analytics and predictive models to forecast workforce trends, attrition risk, talent demand, and skills gaps, leveraging statistical techniques and machine learning where appropriate. Develops sentiment analysis and NLP-based models to surface insights from employee feedback and engagement data.
• Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of HR data through the development and oversight of data quality controls, audits, and governance practices. Maintains documentation for data definitions, lineage, and quality standards to support a reliable analytics foundation.
• Collaborates with IT and HR systems teams to improve data architecture, analytics readiness, and integration of emerging AI and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Serves as the internal HR champion for responsible AI adoption, identifying and prioritizing AI use cases across HR domains, advocating for scalable solutions, and supporting education and change management efforts that build trust in AI-enabled tools while adhering to data privacy and ethical standards.
• Supports strategic HR initiatives, including workforce planning, organizational design, talent acquisition optimization, learning and development effectiveness, and succession planning through data-driven insights and scenario modeling.
• Trains and upskills HR and Health & Safety teams to advance analytics capabilities and foster a culture of data-informed decision-making.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in HR analytics, people analytics, or a related field, with demonstrated experience applying AI or machine learning tools to workforce or HR challenges.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems and data sources, including HCM, ATS, LMS, payroll, and survey platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data and analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, champion new technologies, and drive adoption through communication, education, and change management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UKG and/or ADP Lyric.
• HR professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• AI or data science certification (e.g., Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, Google Professional Data Engineer, or equivalent).
• Experience implementing or evaluating AI-enabled HR technologies or people analytics platforms.
• Experience with advanced workforce modeling and people analytics solutions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.