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Markel Service Inc.
Sr. People Analytics Data Analyst
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A Data Analyst develops computer programs to analyze large customer information databases for companies and organizations. Analyzes data to identify patterns and provide information relevant to a particular business, industry or field; analysis may be used for marketing, or to detect fraud in financial transactions, or for research. Develops computer programs to protect confidential customer information.
$87,642 / year median in Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Markel is seeking a Sr. People Analytics Data Analyst to join our HR Technology & Analytics team. In this role, the incumbent will serve as a fully competent analytics professional responsible for independently developing and maintaining scalable data solutions that support enterprise people analytics priorities. This role will build and optimize data pipelines that transform Workday data and integrate it with external data sources, design and maintain dashboards relied upon by HR and business partners. This work will be performed primarily in Workday and Microsoft tools. Key Responsibilities Own the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI and Workday Prism, ensuring reporting assets remain accurate, user-friendly, and aligned to evolving business needs Build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines in Workday and/or external source systems that transform, join, validate, and prepare data for downstream reporting and analytics Identify, recommend, and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual reporting effort, improve repeatability, and strengthen operational efficiency Build and enhance reports using Workday's native reporting tools, including discovery boards and worksheets, to support recurring reporting, self-service analytics, and ad hoc business needs Lead data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting efforts for assigned reporting assets, resolving discrepancies and escalating systemic data quality issues when needed Partner with business stakeholders and HR Centers of Excellence to understand reporting requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions Document business rules, metrics definitions, and data lineage to support governance and consistency across reporting assets Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, HR analytics, reporting, or a related analytical discipline Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines or automated workflows using Alteryx or a similar ETL tool Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and data visualizations in Power BI or a similar BI tool Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly Strong data quality mindset with the ability to validate outputs, document assumptions, and apply consistent business rules across reporting assets Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting requests in a fast-paced environment Preferred (Not Required) Experience working in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, HR Technology, HR reporting, or another analytics function supporting people-related data Experience with Workday, Workday Prism, Workday reporting, discovery boards, or another major