Overview
Acosta Group is seeking a Senior Data Analyst, HR Governance to join the dynamic HR Data and Analytics team. This role will support the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of HR and payroll data across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HR data systems, data governance principles, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor data feeds and reports to identify anomalies, gaps, and inconsistencies.
- Document and track data quality issues, root causes, and remediation plans for business visibility using methods like data quality scorecards and dashboards.
- Define and enforce data quality rules, thresholds, and validation checks (e.g., issue logs, root-cause analysis reports, remediation plans).
- Collaborate with data owners in Business and IT to implement corrective actions and process improvements (e.g., cleansing, enrichment, process changes).
- Maintain data quality dashboards and scorecards for business visibility.
- Manage and maintain HR business glossary definitions, ownership, etc.
- Collaborate with business units and data stewards to define authoritative data sources.
- Support master data management (MDM) and reference data processes.
- Actively participate in data governance council meetings and cross-functional working groups.
- Build awareness of critical data elements and foster stakeholder engagement; provide training and guidance on data governance policies and practices.
Metadata & Business Glossary
- Develop and maintain HR business glossary definitions and metadata repositories.
- Support master data and reference data management initiatives.
- Define authoritative data sources and ensure alignment across systems.
Qualifications
Location: Ideal candidates will be within commutable distance to Lewisville (Dallas), Texas or Jacksonville, FL.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Experience
- Three (3) or more years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data analytics.
- Two (2) or more years working with HRIS platforms (e.g., Oracle, Workday), payroll systems, and HR data.
- One (1) year or more years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure, AWS).
- Two (2) years or more of experience in data validation, auditing, and profiling large datasets.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and analyzing data.
- Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis and automation.
- Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Talend) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
- Understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) and awareness of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; ability to perform root cause analysis and drive issue resolution.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and data stewardship.
Employer
Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.