Business Intelligence Analyst

Key Skills

Microsoft-Excel, Java Programming, Finance, Management, Python Programming, Database, SQL, Data science techniques, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Tableau

Job Description

The Applied Materials “HR Reporting and Analytics” team (HR&A) is seeking an individual with strong business acumen and analytical skills. As a HR Reporting and Analytics Analyst, you will work with HR and the business in achieving business results by automation and using talent data to inform and improve decision-making. This position will utilize data analysis methodologies, tools and approaches to provide data insights and enable automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with HR business partners, program, and process owners to understand the information and data needs to enable automation and analysis. 
• Configure, implement, test, train, maintain and upgrade the operational Reporting and Analytics
• Use HR and technical knowledge to influence, consult, communicate and manage projects from design to successful implementation
• Perform complex data analysis and generate insight to support the HR workforce analytics needs of the business, to drive more informed business decisions
• Use consulting skills to determine and articulate internal customer business questions, develop the best approach for data analysis and turn data into actionable insights & recommendations.
• Merge structured, semi-structured and unstructured data from several systems to highlight company trends related to recruiting, developing, engaging and retaining talent
• Explore and analyze the data creatively to identify HR analytics solutions that adds value in the strategic decision-making process.

• Deliver high quality analysis, reports, presentations using simple and effective visualizations that can be scaled for consumption by a larger audience.
• Create and maintain monthly and quarterly workforce metrics and analysis. Develop processes to streamline the compilation of periodic reporting/analysis

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Data Science, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Science or Econometrics
• 3+ years’ experience in a reporting and analytics role
• Must have knowledge and experience with databases, SQL, multi-dimensional analysis, data modeling and data preparation
• Experience with Workday and Data Analytics tools, visualization tools like Tableau, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, Excel
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, determine appropriate solutions, analyze to predict outcomes, determine solutions and recommendations
• Stellar communication skills, critical thinking, and a high attention to detail
• Strong consultative skills and the ability to build relationships with HR and cross-functional partners
• Ability to learn quickly and work within tight deadlines; self-starter; must take personal initiative and willingly assume responsibility and ownership
• Basic financial knowledge (ROI, basic understanding of financial statements), business acumen
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team