HR Data Analytics Analyst or Advisor

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

This role is a key member of the HR People Organization, responsible for identifying and solving business challenges through data. It will advance data collection and analysis across the organization, developing and implementing tools that generate actionable insights. The role combines project management and a data analysis, using information to create business insights and project recommendations.

Pay Range: (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Analyst: $86,700 - $130,050

Advisor: $97,150 - $160,150

Reporting Relationship: Sr. HR Systems Manager

Location: Rapid City, SD

Be part of a supportive organization that values work-life balance! Enjoy a flexible work schedule with the ability to work from home up to two days a week. Please note, this benefit is subject to change based on company policies and leadership discretion.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with HR Leadership to efficiently integrate work process and activities. Focus on improvement of operational efficiencies, reduction of costs, enhancement of regulatory relations, development of employees, employee experience, and delivery of excellent customer service.
• Lead or support projects that require in-depth data modeling, with the ability to manipulate and visualize data into insights.
• Act as a data storyteller, translating complex analytical work into easily understood data insights and actionable recommendations.
• Leverage machine learning, advanced statistics, and artificial intelligence to build predictive models, develop forecasts, and quantify complex relationships within data.
• Design and develop Power BI reports, semantic models, and DAX measures; create interactive dashboards and paginated reports that deliver actionable insights.
• Create data pipelines using SQL (T SQL/PL/SQL), Power Query, and scripting in R/Python to prepare, validate, and automate datasets.
• Deliver solutions for the HR functional areas using R, Python or PowerBI (e.g., attrition prediction, headcount/schedule forecasting, pay progression modeling).
• Analyze and quantify key workforce drivers and relationships, such as turnover by role or location, recruiting funnel conversion rates, and correlations between incident rates, training, and tenure.
• Proactively identify process improvements, prioritize issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective solutions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate data is collected, secure storage, and appropriate usage in compliance with privacy standards; uphold strict confidentiality of employee and business information.
• Create and maintain clear process, model, and report documentation.
• Provide training and change management documentation for HR teams where needed. Track impact and adoption after go-live.

What Is Required:

Analyst:

• Bachelor's Degree Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, data science, data engineering, or project management is required.
• Proficiency creating reports in PowerBI and overall understanding of Power BI semantic models. Will consider experience with other reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects, SSRS, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Power Query, MS PowerPivot systems and with SQL languages, predominately T-SQL and PL/SQL.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R and/or Python.
• Ability to create queries in PeopleSoft or another HCM (Human Capital Management) system.

Advisor:

• Master's Degree or advanced degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analytics, data science, project management, or data engineering roles with demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional analytics programs.

What Is Desired:

• Experience working within Human Resources is preferred.
• Strong data profiling skills to analyze source system information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, customer service, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced technical proficiency to extract and manipulate data from a variety of different platforms or sources.
• Project management, data analytics, continuous improvement, change management and quality principles.
• Ability to lead meetings with technical peers and upper management regarding data solutions.
• Ability to work independently and self-direct workload and prioritize project needs and effectively manage multiple major projects simultaneously.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.