analytics and reporting analyst

Job ID: REF114X

Job Category: Corporate

Location: Hamel, MN, US

Job Title: Analytics and Reporting Analyst

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Manager, HRIS

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE

The Analytics and Reporting Analyst partners with HRIS team members and business stakeholders to design and deliver reporting and analytics solutions that meet organizational needs. This role develops a deep understanding of HR data and business processes to generate insights that enable leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions. Leveraging expertise in HR data domains and technical skills, the Analyst designs dashboards, reports, and analytics that support both strategic and operational priorities. In addition, this role leads HR technology and analytics projects, ensures data accuracy and integrity through regular audits, contributes to broader system initiatives, and serves as a backup to HRIS Analysts as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operational Excellence

• Identify, analyze, and document business needs and requirements, partnering with HR, Payroll, Recruiting, Benefits, and Operations stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into actionable reporting and analytics deliverables.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and ad hoc analyses that identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead analytical initiatives with Managers, HR Business Partners, and operations leadership to identify key improvement opportunities, monitor progress, and measure impact on future results.
• Maintain a report library that provides visibility into available HRIS reports and their uses.
• Assist with HRIS implementations, upgrades, and related change management activities (training, communication, documentation).
• Provide reporting and HRIS support for Loram's international HR departments.

Technical and Functional Skills

• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and analytics using HR systems, BI tools, and relational databases.
• Maintain documentation for reporting standards, user guides, and process workflows.
• Test and validate HRIS and analytics system enhancements, upgrades, and new releases.
• Explore and evaluate new data sources to support future reporting and analytics needs.
• Support business process improvements by leveraging technology solutions and automation.

Customer Support & Collaboration

• Act as a partner to HR leaders, business stakeholders, and technical staff to ensure data solutions align with business needs.
• Coach and support leaders and HR staff in using dashboards, analytics tools, and reports effectively.
• Promote adoption of reporting and analytics solutions across the business by providing training and user-friendly materials.
• Provide responsive customer service and issue resolution related to reporting and data requests.

This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, technology, or a related field

Experience: 5+ years of professional experience; preferably in HR, operations, or an analyst role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications, including MS Teams, and MS Excel (intermediate level of Excel)
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on customer focus.

• Business acumen and the ability to partner and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and make recommendations for process improvements and drive them to completion.
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of accuracy and integrity; ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications: Certification in programming language or business intelligence tools

Experience:

• Confirmed skills in querying relational databases with a query language
• Confirmed experience working with large data stores
• Power BI
• Dayforce HCM
• Cornerstone LMS

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the role successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, sitting, walking, using phone & computer

• May lift to 30 lbs. occasionally

• Up to 5% travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil's anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India's Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia's Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada's human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings