A financial firm is looking for a HCM Data Specialist to join their team in Jersey City, NJ. 
Compensation: $140K base

Responsibilities:

• Support system modules including data integrity and business processes; act as a steward for data, maintain and improve data integrity, quality and cleanliness across all source systems and processes
• Manage system configurations and integrations to meet the firm's Impact and business requirements; optimize to provide efficiency and outstanding user experience
• Understand Impact strategic objectives, business processes, reporting and analysis needs and translate into requirements for and/or configuration of the system to meet these needs. In accordance with Senior Management level business needs, develop and deliver enhanced reporting tools such as automated reports and dashboards
• Work closely with various cross-functional partners across Impact and the firm to define, effectively organize and distill data, understand requests, and visualize and present data in compelling charts and presentations; lead the charge in helping the team self-serve with data requests to help drive data literacy
• Develop/design the reports and analytics needed to support the strategic and operational objectives of Impact and analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns
• Design, develop and implement new and enhanced analytics and visualize data to produce executive insights
• Provide analytics to answer relevant business questions and communicate key Impact metrics to stakeholders in an easy-to-understand format
• Lead upgrades for the system, including the change management process, training, and communication plans; serve as the team's technical liaison
• Build out comprehensive firm-wide employee reporting and metrics to inform decision-making processes
• Handle ad hoc reporting and analytics requests, while addressing stakeholder long-term needs and driving insights for Impact partners and executives
• Work in partnership with Impact leadership on special projects as required to support business and employee initiatives, including research, workflow, project plans and presentations
• Design, deliver, and support system integrations; create test scripts, document test scenarios, and perform testing activities of systems during upgrades or launch of new features
• Research and resolve issues, flaws, unexpected results and recommend alternate methods to meet Impact needs and recommend process improvements
• Collaborate with vendors to escalate issues, track service requests, and participate in system testing as well as enhancement projects
• Develop technical documentation, user procedures and guidelines. Train and coach new and current users on procedures, best practices, and new functionality
• Identify requirements for additional systems improvements, as needed, to eliminate manual processes and ensure maximum capabilities of system platforms are utilized
• Facilitate and standardize timely responses to inquiries to clients and employees

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience
• 5-7+ years working with HCM/HRIS systems and data, including UKG Pro experience preferred
• Strong data visualization skills including ability to present data in a polished, professional form
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating compelling, data-driven presentations
• Advanced experience with and a desire to flex and tune your skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Cognos, Power BI or other HCM/HR or BI software
• Familiarity with general HCM/HR processes and programs
• Strong project management skills and the drive to identify/improve processes
• Ability to partner with multiple stakeholders and balance priorities
• Organized, detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality