Microsoft’s Human Resources Business Insights (HRBI) team is on a mission to create a more modern and innovative People Analytics Experience that is data-led and technology enabled. We collaborate directly with HR and business leaders to deliver actionable insights that guide strategic decisions and address complex workforce challenges. By partnering with various teams across HR, we are helping leaders shape the workforce of the future and create the best environment for our employees to thrive.

As a Data Analyst in HRBI’s Analytics & Advisory team, you will partner directly with HR leaders to understand and influence their business and people priorities using data. Your day-to-day work will involve designing, executing, and delivering research and insights using data, visualizations, and compelling storytelling techniques. You’ll apply a wide range of analytical tools and techniques to answer high-impact people-related business questions and translate findings into actionable insights. You’ll be a trusted advisor to HR, collaborating and consulting with partners to drive business results and decisions.

This opportunity will allow you to develop deep business and HR acumen and expand your expertise in people analytics. You’ll hone your consulting and storytelling skills, strengthen your ability to lead through uncertainty and change, and have the chance to influence senior HR leaders’ decisions on a global scale.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis
  • OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years experience manipulating data and conducting statistical analyses using SQL, Python, R or similar languages to derive strategic insights that drive executive decision making

• 2+ years experience in HR/people analytics

• HR and data landscape: You will develop a depth of understanding of HR and the business, the evolving data landscape, tools, and technologies, and the lineage of those data across multiple areas. You’ll consider relevant data sources and external trends, anticipate data requirements, and probe for insight to understand business- or data-related topics beyond stated concerns.

• Data analysis: You will determine appropriate analytical and statistical techniques (e.g., EDA, hypothesis testing, feature importance) to address business and/or research questions, execute analyses using programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and Microsoft techonologies (e.g., Fabric, PowerBI, Excel), interpret results with actionable recommendations, and partner to build on others' analyses and frameworks.

• Executive presentation skills: You will simplify and share technical findings and insights with a diverse group of HR executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

• Customer focus and relationship management: You’ll leverage your exceptional advisory and customer focus skills to contract and examine projects through a portfolio-oriented lens, making connections across teams to propel HR’s strategy.

• Data privacy and governance: You'll stay abreast of data privacy and security requirements, responsible and ethical data handling and AI practices, and ensure projects have gone through appropriate reviews.

• Other
• Embody our culture and values