University of Utah
Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $55K - $60K
💻 Other
🗓️ June 10th, 2025
Tableau
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist. This role involves driving workforce-related decisions through quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with a heavy emphasis on data visualization using Tableau. Responsibilities include collecting, aggregating, and analyzing employee data, producing actionable reports, using analytics to improve processes, and providing workforce strategy recommendations.
Highlights
- Provide quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting to support university leadership.
- Emphasize data visualization using Tableau.
- Analyze employee data to drive insights into workforce performance.
- Prepare actionable reports in Excel and Tableau with key performance indicators.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, plus two years of relevant work experience.
- Pay rate ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 per year.
- Strong data visualization experience in Tableau and Excel preferred.
Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist Full Description
Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist
Open Date | 06/10/2025
Requisition Number | PRN42147B
Job Title | Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist
Working Title | Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist I
Job Grade | P00
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | This position will be a hybrid position working both remotely and onsite at our downtown SLC office. Residents of Utah who live more than 50 miles from the work site may be eligible for full time a remote work agreement.
VP Area | President
Department | 00410 - Human Resources
Location | Other
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $55,000-$60,000
Close Date | 06/27/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 06/17/2025
Job Summary
University of Utah Human Resource Management have an opening for a Workforce Analytics Specialist I. This individual will drive workforce-related decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to departments and university leadership. This position will have a heavy emphasis on data visualization using Tableau.
Collect, aggregate, and analyze employee data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into workforce performance. Produce actionable reports that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of issues, like turnover. Use analytics and metrics to improve employment processes and provide data-driven forecasts of workforce-related costs (compensation, benefits, etc.), potential changes, risks, and viability of new employee programs. Communicate findings and insight to clients and provide workforce strategy recommendations for optimizing university performance. Provide workforce reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple VP apreas/ departments. May participate in the design and development of workforce reporting and data visualization tools.
This position will be a hybrid position working both remotely and in office. An employee hired into this role but be able to live and work in the State of Utah. They will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement while working remotely.
Unfortunately, this department is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately*
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse and dependent children after eligibility period
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities
• A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
* For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your university employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/) before your first paycheck. Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Drive workforce-related decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis, visualization, and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to departments and university leadership. Collect, aggregate, and analyze employee data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into workforce performance. Produce actionable reports (primarily utilizing excel and tableau) that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of issues, like turnover. Use analytics and metrics to improve employment processes and provide data-driven forecasts of workforce-related costs (compensation, benefits, etc.), potential changes, risks, and viability of new employee programs. Communicate findings and insight to clients and provide workforce strategy recommendations for optimizing university performance. Provide workforce reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple VP areas/ departments. May participate in the design and development of workforce reporting and data visualization tools. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P20041
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences | Strong data visualization experience (at least two years of full time work or certificate) in Tableau and Excel.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN42147B
Job Title | Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist
Working Title | Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist I
Job Grade | P00
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | This position will be a hybrid position working both remotely and onsite at our downtown SLC office. Residents of Utah who live more than 50 miles from the work site may be eligible for full time a remote work agreement.
VP Area | President
Department | 00410 - Human Resources
Location | Other
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $55,000-$60,000
Close Date | 06/27/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 06/17/2025
Job Summary
University of Utah Human Resource Management have an opening for a Workforce Analytics Specialist I. This individual will drive workforce-related decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to departments and university leadership. This position will have a heavy emphasis on data visualization using Tableau.
Collect, aggregate, and analyze employee data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into workforce performance. Produce actionable reports that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of issues, like turnover. Use analytics and metrics to improve employment processes and provide data-driven forecasts of workforce-related costs (compensation, benefits, etc.), potential changes, risks, and viability of new employee programs. Communicate findings and insight to clients and provide workforce strategy recommendations for optimizing university performance. Provide workforce reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple VP apreas/ departments. May participate in the design and development of workforce reporting and data visualization tools.
This position will be a hybrid position working both remotely and in office. An employee hired into this role but be able to live and work in the State of Utah. They will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement while working remotely.
Unfortunately, this department is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately*
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse and dependent children after eligibility period
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities
• A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
* For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your university employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/) before your first paycheck. Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Drive workforce-related decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis, visualization, and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to departments and university leadership. Collect, aggregate, and analyze employee data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into workforce performance. Produce actionable reports (primarily utilizing excel and tableau) that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of issues, like turnover. Use analytics and metrics to improve employment processes and provide data-driven forecasts of workforce-related costs (compensation, benefits, etc.), potential changes, risks, and viability of new employee programs. Communicate findings and insight to clients and provide workforce strategy recommendations for optimizing university performance. Provide workforce reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple VP areas/ departments. May participate in the design and development of workforce reporting and data visualization tools. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P20041
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Workforce Reporting and Analytics Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences | Strong data visualization experience (at least two years of full time work or certificate) in Tableau and Excel.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have with Tableau?
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3-5
- 6+
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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