Senior Specialist, Total Rewards- HR Analytics & Special Projects

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Total Rewards – HR Analytics & Special Projects

Job Code: 47108

Job Location: Clifton, NJ; Huntsville, AL or Melbourne, FL or Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Sr Specialist, Total Rewards – HR Analytics & Special Projects supports the MSL Human Resources organization through workforce reporting and analytics, process automation, continuous improvement, and execution of special projects. This role transforms HR and workforce data into clear, actionable insights and develops scalable tools and processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HR function.

This role partners with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, People Analytics, and other stakeholders to translate workforce data into actionable insights and develop scalable solutions that improve HR efficiency and decision-making. This role will develop standardized reporting, identify workforce trends, automate recurring activities, document processes, and support strategic initiatives aligned with evolving business priorities. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and technical capabilities with project discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate insights clearly.

Essential Functions:

• Reporting, Analytics & Workforce Insights
  • Develop, maintain, and refine standard and strategic HR databooks, dashboards, and recurring reports for HR and business stakeholders.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, interpret workforce data, and translate findings into actionable insights.
  • Leverage enterprise analytics platforms, including Power BI, Visier, and other available tools, to analyze workforce trends and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Create clear data visualizations and presentations that highlight key trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
  • Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality reviews to ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
  • Increase HR team understanding and adoption of available reporting tools, metrics, and analytics offerings through resource guides, training, and ongoing support.
  • Coordinate with the LHX People Analytics organization to resolve reporting questions, improve data access, and support enhancements to enterprise analytics capabilities.
• Process Automation & Optimization
  • Evaluate recurring HR processes and reporting activities to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation, and improved controls.
  • Develop and maintain automated solutions using tools such as advanced Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, SharePoint, and other approved technologies.
  • Map current-state processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and assist stakeholders in implementing practical future-state solutions.
  • Document standard work, procedures, data definitions, process ownership, controls, and maintenance requirements.
  • Develop communications, training materials, guides, and other resources that enable adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Track the effectiveness of implemented improvements and recommend additional enhancements based on stakeholder feedback and performance data.
• Special Projects & Strategic Initiative Support
  • Support HR special projects by developing workplans, conducting research and analysis, monitoring milestones, and coordinating deliverables across stakeholders.
  • Provide analytical, process, and project support for planned organizational activity.
  • Prepare project updates, leadership presentations, executive summaries, decision-support materials, and other project documentation.
  • Maintain project trackers, action logs, risk and issue logs, document repositories, and stakeholder communications.
  • Collaborate with segment and enterprise HR teams to identify and adapt enterprise best practices for use within MSL.
  • Support confidential and time-sensitive initiatives with discretion, accuracy, and appropriate attention to data privacy.
  • Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives based on changing organizational and business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related total rewards experience; graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related total rewards experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related total rewards experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office software products like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerAutomate and PowerPoint
• Prior experience in HR analytics, people analytics, HR operations, business analytics, finance, project management, or related discipline.
• Experience analyzing large datasets, identifying trends, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, IF statements, data validation, advanced formulas, charts, and data visualization preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Visier, Power Query, Power Automate, or similar reporting and automation tools.
• Experience working with HRIS/HCM platforms such as PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors, or comparable systems.
• Understanding of HR metrics, workforce planning, organizational structures, and data governance practices.
• Ability to synthesize multiple data sources and communicate clear, concise findings and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Experience developing presentations and written materials for HR and business leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, customer-service, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential employee and business information.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this remote role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $88,000 - $164,000. The salary range for this remote role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $76,500 - $141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.