Reporting and Visualization Lead People Analytics

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Reporting and Visualization Lead to lead our People Insights and reporting function with a specific focus on Workday reporting and analytics. This leadership role will drive the development and delivery of scalable, insightful, and business-aligned reporting solutions across HR and other enterprise functions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Workday Report Writer, Prism Analytics, and Discovery Boards, along with a strong understanding of data governance, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for leading a team of reporting professionals, setting the vision for enterprise reporting, and driving data democratization through automation, visualization, and actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the reporting and visualization strategy for HR and cross-functional domains using Workday as the primary platform.
• Oversee the development and delivery of complex Workday reports (Advanced, Composite, Matrix), dashboards (Discovery Boards), and external data integrations via Prism Analytics.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of report developers and data visualization specialists.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to understand reporting needs, translate business questions into data requirements, and deliver meaningful insights.
• Develop and enforce best practices for data visualization, governance, version control, and reporting security across the Workday platform.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability in all reports and dashboards by collaborating with data stewards and system administrators.
• Lead initiatives to integrate external data sources into Workday using Prism Analytics and design unified, user-friendly reporting layers.
• Promote self-service analytics and data literacy by enabling business users to use Discovery Boards and other tools effectively.
• Monitor Workday reporting performance and proactively resolve issues related to access, performance, or user adoption.
• Influence senior leadership by delivering insights that support workforce planning, diversity, attrition, talent management, and operational KPIs.

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, HR Technology, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• 8 10+ years of experience in enterprise reporting, business intelligence, or HR analytics, with at least 3 years in a Workday-focused environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Workday Report Writer, including Advanced, Composite, Matrix, and Trending reports.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Prism Analytics, including data ingestion, modeling, and security configuration.
• Strong experience with Discovery Boards for dashboard creation and visual storytelling.
• Solid understanding of HR and people data domains (e. g. , headcount, attrition, diversity, workforce planning).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, manage complex projects, and drive transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday Security related to reporting roles and domain access.
• Familiarity with other visualization platforms (e. g. , Power BI, Tableau) and integration with Workday data.
• Background in Agile project delivery or experience working with cross-functional scrum teams.
• Exposure to Workday People Analytics (Discovery Boards Augmented Insights).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership in Reporting & Analytics
• Workday Reporting Expertise
• Data Visualization & Storytelling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Governance & Quality Management
• Team Building & Capability Development
• Business Acumen and Decision Support

Impact Areas:

• Enabling data-driven decision-making across HR and business units
• Streamlining reporting operations and improving access to real-time insights
• Advancing self-service analytics culture through scalable tools and education
• Aligning reporting capabilities with business and compliance needs