Senior HR Data Analyst

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Overview

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram .

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here .

Role Summary

The Senior HR Data Analyst will support the needs of the business and the People and Culture department with data, reports, dashboards and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of workforce analytics to support strategic HR and business decisions
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and compelling narratives for senior leadership
• Monitor trends and KPIs across the employee lifecycle (e.g., hiring, retention, engagement)
• Establish data governance protocols and collaborate with IT and HR Ops teams as needed
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality and reporting capabilities
• Standardize reporting across HR functions to ensure consistency and clarity
• Support ad hoc reporting needs for HR leadership and cross-functional partners
• Establish and steward a centralized library of HR metrics, definitions, and reporting standards
• Conduct data analysis and visualization to support organizational understanding, planning and forecasting , compliance reporting, historical trend analyses, and leadership decision-making
• Ensure high data quality through audits, validation, reconciliation, and cross-system checks.
• Partner with IT to resolve data and data model issues and schedule deliverables based on resource availability and priority
• Ensure alignment between HR systems and analytics strategy
• Act as a strategic thought partner to HR leaders and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or IT, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 5+ years of experience as a data analyst
• Direct experience supporting an HR function
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups, data validation); experience building dashboards and reports
• Oracle experience preferred
• Tableau or PowerBI experience preferred
• Ability to interpret complex datasets, reconcile system data, and troubleshoot discrepancies
• Ability to communicate the story of data through visualizations and/or narratives, translating technical concepts into easily digestible and meaningful documents
• Ability to anticipate, identify, reproduce, and resolve complex problems in the area of HRIS Delivery and Data
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to Influence without Authority
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Sp