Analyst, People Insights

Job Description:

About Us

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 125 years and today has one of the world’s largest news gathering operations globally. It produces leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). 

 

About the Role

Our People Analytics & Insights team is seeking an Analyst, People Insights, who will report to the Sr. Manager, People Insights. 

 

You will serve as an active partner across our People functions, driving a data-driven culture by delivering actionable insights that facilitate informed decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive analyst to automate processes, including leveraging AI-driven solutions and uncover hidden workforce patterns. You bring a passion for HR data, experience guiding stakeholders through complex results and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor and champion for People Insights.

 

You Will

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across all DJ corporate & business functions globally to understand reporting requirements and translate them into effective reports and analyses. Provide insights & recommendations through data storytelling.

• Design, build and maintain a variety of reports & dashboards to meet business needs using data from multiple sources. 

• Continuously evaluate and enhance reporting processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy in collaboration with the HRIS & People Operations teams.

• Support Global regulatory reporting inquiries such as Spain Pay Gap, UK Pay Gap, etc.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations while handling sensitive employee data.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data by performing regular data audits and validations to identify and correct any discrepancies.

 

You Have

Required:

• 0-2 years of experience in HR, analytics and/or a related area

• Experience with data manipulation, reporting and visualization using  Microsoft Excel, Tableau, or other relevant tools

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, as well as work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Proven ability to guide non-technical audiences through data findings and handle confidential information with discretion

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with organizing and running project plans

• Good understanding of the employee lifecycle and experience working with People data (e.g., hires, headcount, turnover, performance, diversity metrics)

Preferred:

• Experience using SQL, R, Python  for data extraction & manipulation

• Familiarity with Workday HCM or similar HRIS tools

• Experience with ETL tools (e.g. Alteryx, Ascend, etc.) and data pipelines

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving typical data inconsistencies and anomalies (e.g., mismatch in data formats when merging files, missing data, duplicate records, etc.)

• Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI tools to optimize analytics and automate manual processes

 

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans 

• Paid Time Off 

• Retirement Plans 

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans 

• Education Benefits 

• Family Care Benefits 

• Commuter Transit Program 

• Subscription Discounts 

• Employee Referral Program

#LI - Hybrid 

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - People

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role