Human Resources Data Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at SDSURF. San Diego · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $99,676–$141,000.
SDSURF has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Gather HR information, interpret the results, and turn them into insights that support decisions across HR
- Build dashboards, reports, and predictive models to inform workforce planning
- Check HR metrics for patterns and improvement opportunities while protecting data quality and privacy compliance
- Work with HR teams to clarify data needs, develop solutions, and teach reporting and analysis tools
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, data science, statistics, or a related area
- Three to five years working with HR data or in a related analytical role
- Strong SQL, Excel, visualization, statistical analysis, and data modeling skills
- In-depth knowledge of HR measures and KPIs, plus familiarity with HRIS systems and labor compliance
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can turn HR data into clear findings and communicate them effectively while working with HR colleagues. The position is based in San Diego and is hybrid.
From the employer
SDSURF is a groovy place to work.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Human Resources Data Specialist to join our team in San Diego, United States. In this role, you will be responsible for leveraging data to drive strategic HR decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making processes across HR functions
- Develop and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and predictive models using advanced analytics tools to support workforce planning
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations while analyzing HR metrics and KPIs to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Collaborate with HR teams to identify data needs, develop solutions, and provide training on data analysis and reporting tools
- Stay current with HR analytics best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve data collection and analysis methods
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Data Science, Statistics, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in HR data analysis or related field
- Advanced proficiency in HR analytics tools and software
- Strong data analysis and visualization skills
- Expertise in statistical analysis and data modeling
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience in data-driven decision-making processes
- In-depth knowledge of HR metrics and KPIs
- Familiarity with HRIS systems
- Understanding of HR best practices and trends
- Knowledge of labor laws and compliance regulations
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Effective communication skills to present complex data in a clear, concise manner
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Relevant HR or data analytics certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or data analytics certifications) preferred
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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