HR Data Governance & Reporting Specialist

Why do we need you ? The Role The Human Resources Technology Team is seeking a Reporting and Analytics Specialist to join our growing team. This position will collaborate primarily with Human Resources, but also across business functions to manage operational reporting, drive HR data harmonization and standardization in the US & Canada while ensuring compliance, and make recommendations for improved data quality and accessibility. The role is also responsible for the development and automation of standard HR data reports and will support our current transition to Workday. This includes an emphasis on executing recurring and ad hoc reporting deliverables and support the build of dashboards. Essential functions include: * Building reliable, accurate, and cross-matched reports for data research, troubleshooting, and data audits * Owning recurring HR reporting deliverables (e.g., monthly/quarterly reports, scorecards, compliance and ad-hoc reporting), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistent definitions * Partnering with stakeholders to gather and document reporting and analytics requirements (business questions, measures, calculations, filters, security, and refresh cadence) and translate them into clear functional/user specifications * Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand their reporting needs. Provides feedback and user/technical specifications regarding the design of reports and dashboards for leadership * Providing insight into what HR data is telling us by identifying trends, drivers, and outliers; developing narratives and recommendations that enable data-informed decisions * Performing basic analytics (trend and variance analysis, root-cause exploration) to interpret HR metrics and support data-driven recommendations * Developing and maintaining KPI definitions and data dictionaries to ensure consistent interpretation and adoption across teams * Performing analysis of data gaps and work with relevant stakeholders to recommend solutions * Researching and troubleshooting data issues to ensure data quality. Develops and maintains data dictionaries and documentation * Supporting the development and implementation of HR data governance frameworks, policies and best practices * Monitoring and ensuring compliance with data quality standards and governance protocols; Encourage the protection of sensitive and personal data by advocating for ethical AI and compliance with relevant data protection regulations * Conducting regular data quality audits and implement corrective measures * Contributing to the creation and maintenance of data dictionaries and metadata documentation * Analyzing and validating HR data sets to ensure accuracy and consistency, working with local teams/HR as required * Participating in activities related to data migration and integration efforts related to M&A Is this job for you ? Requirements * Bachelor Degree in Business Analytics, HR, or Data Science is strongly preferred * A combination of education and equivalent experience will be considered * Minimum of three years working in HR data management or similar role with progressive responsibilities, including experience with SaaS solutions (Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.) * Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements * Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills * Business and system analysis skills * HR domain knowledge and experience * Technology aptitude and learning ability * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including conflict resolution * HR Software experience (e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.) including application support, systems administration, configuration, and security administration * Position requires strong collaboration skills, proactively partnering across the organization * Attention to detail, process orientation, and ability to provide detailed documentation required * Customer service oriented mindset A little more about us At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home. Legal Statement Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits in joining us Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. * Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance * Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options * LiveWell Wellness Program * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave * Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. * 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan * Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability * Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance