Sr Workforce Data Analyst

Description
Sr Workforce Data Analyst

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE
Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities
Sr Workforce Data Analyst
Job Summary
Deliver data-driven insights that inform talent strategies and organizational decisions. Support the development of dashboards, reports, and analytics that measure the impact of HR programs and help business leaders understand workforce trends to make data-driven decisions. Respond to data requests from key stakeholders, developing reporting tools, identifying research methods and best practices, and implementing processes that help the HR team access, understand, and use data to make decisions. This role requires strong technical expertise, curiosity, and the ability to translate data into actionable stories.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Syneos HR data, systems, and reporting structure.
• Translate business and HR questions into data hypotheses and insights.
• Conduct analysis and modeling to extract insights across the employee lifecycle (e.g., hiring, engagement, performance, attrition).
• Analyze data from multiple sources including Workday, PowerBI, survey tools, and Excel to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with global HRBPs, COEs, and IT partners to ensure high-quality data delivery and usability.
• Build, maintain, and automate dashboards and recurring reports using tools like Power BI, Workday, and Excel.
• Support Business Development (BD) and Proposals by providing workforce data insights that support pricing, staffing models, and client expectations.
• Support HR initiatives such as performance management, talent reviews, and engagement surveys with timely reporting and insight generation.
• Maintain and enhance internal documentation and data dictionaries to improve transparency and consistency.
• Support efforts to streamline reporting processes, improve self-service, and increase overall data fluency in HR.
• Work collaboratively with teammates to share knowledge, problem-solve, and deliver best-in-class analytics support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Math/Statistics, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in an HR analytics or reporting role, ideally in a global or matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in Power BI and advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, formulas); familiarity with Workday reporting strongly preferred.
• Experience with data storytelling and the ability to translate complex findings into simple insights.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and research methods (e.g., regressions, t-tests, correlation).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Self-starter with ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams or in shared services preferred.

Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Summary
Deliver data-driven insights that inform talent strategies and organizational decisions. Support the development of dashboards, reports, and analytics that measure the impact of HR programs and help business leaders understand workforce trends to make data-driven decisions. Respond to data requests from key stakeholders, developing reporting tools, identifying research methods and best practices, and implementing processes that help the HR team access, understand, and use data to make decisions. This role requires strong technical expertise, curiosity, and the ability to translate data into actionable stories.