Lead Business Analyst
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: Washington Employers Inc. is at the momment seeking for Lead Business Analyst right now, this position will be depute in Washington. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Opportunity Snapshot This position offers you the opportunity to help shape a newly created role as the go-to expert for all analytics in our organization . Partnering with various functional areas, you will gather data from multiple sources and not only analyze it but also make action-oriented recommendations to help people be more effective. A unique aspect of the role is that you will lead two Service Delivery Coordinators who leverage data to support members / customers, which will provide you with some variety regarding how data is applied. If you have a solid grasp of the big picture but also love diving into the details, this could be the role you're looking for.
Washington Employers is a member-based business organization that provides HR consultation and services for companies in the Pacific Northwest. We offer a wide range of comprehensive human resources services, complete with unparalleled professional expertise and reassuring continuity of counsel. While Washington Employers has more than 70 employees, we cultivate a family atmosphere -- just one of the reasons we have an unusually large number of long-tenured people. We value work/life balance.
Pictured: since 1936, member companies have relied upon Wa-Emp to be their single source for consultation on all matters affecting the employer-employee relationship.
The Requirements
To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
A bachelor's degree or higher in Information Management, Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Two to five years of experience in data analysis.
Supervisory experience.
Business savvy and the ability to apply analysis to promoting business objectives.
Expert level skills in MS Excel and strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
Technical expertise regarding data models and database design development. Programming experience, such as in MS Access, is a plus.
A demonstrated ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
Experience in data mining, querying and report writing techniques and procedures, and an understanding of when their use is appropriate.
Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files, including large and complex files, and a proven ability to analyze file structure, use and create file layouts, and transforming raw data into finished products.
The ability to learn new systems and processes.
You also will need the following characteristics and competencies:
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
Highly developed interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
The ability to identify the critical paths and executing project plans to completion.
Exceptional attention to detail.
A proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and demonstrate good judgment.
Adaptability and flexibility when working with others and with work flow.
Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to balance competing demands from various customers.
An aptitude for motivating others, influencing change, and leading by example.
The Role Reporting to the Manager, Business Operations, you will become our new central resource for all analysis, primarily focusing on performance and operational analyses. In essence, you will collect data from multiple sources (SalesForce, our customer / member relationship management database, our time tracking system and others), crunch the numbers to identify trends, opportunities and potential issues, and then make recommendations. Data may cover our entire, diverse organization or it may be service line specific. For example, you might compare a particular service's price with the typical number of hours we put in and recommend a change in the pricing.
You'll support people throughout the organization as internal customers, working with them to understand their needs around both regular and ad hoc reports and analysis. In addition, you'll take steps to ensure high quality data, perform data entry on occasion, and establish databases, data systems and data collection processes as needed.
You also will lead two Service Delivery Coordinators. These people are not analysts per se , but support members with data-centric services including developing Affirmative Action reports and employee opinion surveys. This will include overseeing day-to-day planning and operations, helping the Coordinators resolve issues and ensuring we consistently deliver quality products. You'll also coach these individuals to ensure they get any needed education and training. We'll look to you to cultivate an open, trust-based environment that encourages creative thinking.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Why Wa-Emp Strategic impact -- this role involves plenty of hands-on, tactical work, but you'll also be able to make an impact on multiple levels. First, of course, you'll not only run the analyses but also make recommendations that will help drive stronger performance in a variety of areas. You'll also centralize a data analysis function that, until now, has been dispersed across Washington Employers. In addition you'll help the two Coordinators grow and develop.
Professional development -- you'll broaden your experience with a variety of analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts. And it will be much more than merely churning out pre-packaged reports -- you'll have plenty of chances to make deep dives. The Coordinators use both quantitative and qualitative data, so you'll gain exposure to the qualitative side. Your success in this role could set you up to pursue other opportunities in our organization.
Great company culture -- you'll find a relaxed and collegial environment at Washington Employers. We definitely practice what we preach: creating member loyalty is one of our primary values and we do an excellent job of it, in large part by being loyal to our members, demonstrating respect, and offering expert advice. We encourage all our staff to grow professionally and we value work/life balance. Our offices overlook Lake Union.
Upbeat atmosphere, positive energy -- you'll join at a time when vision and leadership have sparked a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement at Washington Employers.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, a 401(k) as well as a defined benefit plan, and more.
Keys to Success You'll spend your fair share of time at the computer, but this role also requires the interpersonal skills to collaborate with people in all areas of the organization. In addition, once an analysis is complete and the report is delivered, you'll spend time with the internal client to ensure that they understand and can make good use of the data.
During your first six months or so you will produce some reports and analyses, but you'll also focus on becoming familiar with our organization, our business and service lines, systems and processes, as well as the major responsibilities of the two Service Delivery Coordinators. By the second six months you'll know you are succeeding if you are able to:
Identify areas for improvement with current data extraction, accuracy and reporting; provide recommendations for implementing improvements.
Explore and propose new, creative, and logical methodologies for collecting, extracting, analyzing and reporting on data and information.
Review data and final reports with a critical eye to identify data errors and research to uncover root cause.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the daily work, roles, and responsibilities of the Coordinators so that you can step in and assist with back-up duties for Affirmative Action plans and surveys.
About Wa-Emp At Washington Employers our business is helping organizations deal with the complexities of human resource management, by improving workforce performance, driving productivity and increasing profitability.
Our team of expert human resource professionals and attorneys provides timely, practical, and real world advice tailored precisely to the needs of our Members. When we consult on a current issue, our advice takes into account the circumstances and recommendations from previous consultations just as if an in-house department were doing the work, only without the overhead expense.
Some of the services we offer:
Information Resources: useable, practical, and comprehensive local human resource management information.
Learning and Development Programs: our Members have the opportunity to participate in numerous highly effective programs and seminars that impact up to 10,000 participants annually.
Consulting Services: Members save money and time when our experts handle their major human resource-related projects.
Human Resource Advice and Policies: we offer a strategic and preventive management approach based on experience with over 1,100 + organizations.
Governmental Regulations: our experts assist Members in understanding the practical implications of compliance decisions.
Collective Bargaining: we offer the reassurance of having over 75 years of local experience with hundreds of labor contracts.
Pictured: our Members rely on Washington Employers at every stage of their employer/employee relationships.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:07:39 GMT
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