Senior Human Resources Data Analyst

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Senior Human Resources Data Analyst. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $110,004 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Arrangements

Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.

Premium Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Generous vacation plan

15 paid holidays a year

Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Classification

Confidential Technical Support III

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Data Analyst to be responsible for developing employee reports and conducting analysis of significant complexity, including faculty and staff. Assignments support and inform California State University policies, Chancellor's Office priorities, internal and external constituent needs, and collective bargaining direction. Additionally, this role provides information to constituents outside of the CSU in accordance with various data transparency laws, agreements and standards.

APPLICANTS CALLED IN TO INTERVIEW WILL BE GIVEN A SKILLS TEST.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Data Analysis, the Senior Human Resources Data Analyst will:

• Conduct research, develop and update reports, dashboards, and perform analysis related to employee data, including faculty and staff, in support of system-wide priorities, data requests, budgeting, and collective bargaining direction, in such areas as compensation, turnover, workload, demographic, employment trends, etc.

• Use analyses to help generate employment forecasts and projections.

• Respond to ad hoc requests for information on HR related data from internal and external constituents, including Chancellor's Office staff, campuses, Board of Trustees, legislature, other state offices, media and unions.

• Create, modify, and execute CIRS and PeopleSoft reports, obtaining, cleansing, validating, and transforming (including joins and unions) employment and payment data from various sources and extracts.

• Extract, analyze and report on large and complex datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, Focus, SPSS, SAS, Tableau Desktop/Prep, AWS Quick Suite, and other tools.

• Collaborate with the Data Analysis team to audit deliverables for accuracy, presentation, and branding, in alignment with the user’s specifications.

• Maintain acute awareness of Systemwide HR priorities as well as CSU priorities which pertain to recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent in order to facilitate relevant and meaningful insights in reporting, research and analysis.

• Train other team members in standards, procedures, and technology related to querying, extracting, understanding, and providing data for ad hoc and recurring reports.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Data Analysis team business process documentation.

• Collaborate with the Sr Manager of Data Analysis and the HR analyst to maintain and update the Data Analysis team website and related online resources.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related functional area or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Minimum of four years' experience as a data or research analyst with demonstrated experience in statistical research methodology, data aggregation and analysis, and report preparation. Graduate level training in these areas may be substituted for work experience.

• Experience working with large databases and analyzing significantly complex datasets.

• Proficiency working with databases and large, complex and disparate datasets using tools such as Excel (including Power Query, Developer module), PeopleSoft Query, SQL, Tableau (Desktop or Prep), R, SPSS, SAS, AWS Quick or other analysis, preparation or querying tools.

• Experience developing reports, presentations, graphs, and other visualizations using tools such as Tableau or AWS Quick.

• Advanced knowledge of common business software such as the Microsoft Office 365, and AWS environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently, determine the most effective approach to gathering and reporting needed information, and troubleshoot problems.

• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Must work effectively with a wide variety of clients and outside consultants and vendors.

• A demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and to connect technical details to business priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience using Tableau, QuickSight or other data visualization tools is strongly preferred.

• Prior work experience in higher education environment and prior experience working in a human resources environment is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of PIMS/CIRS and FOCUS coding.

• Knowledge of R or Python in data analysis modules.

• Experience with the CSU and CSU data systems.

• Solid PeopleSoft and CIRS Query writing skills.

• Experience working with HR reporting particularly in areas of compensation, payroll and benefits.

• Experience working in a higher education and unionized environment.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by August 11, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.