Senior People Analytics Analyst (On-Site)

Role Specific Information

Job Description

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

About the Role

As a Senior People Analytics Analyst, you will enable informed workforce decisions by delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful insights. You will analyze workforce data and provide objective analysis, context, and recommendations that support leaders in determining appropriate actions related to engagement, retention, workforce planning, diversity, and talent development. 

What You’ll Do

• Deliver clear, objective people analytics insights that support leaders in evaluating options and determining actions
• Analyze workforce trends and drivers related to engagement, development, retention, demographics, recruiting, and workforce planning
• Consult with HR and business stakeholders to define research questions, analytical approaches, and success measures aligned to business needs
• Conduct advanced analytics, including predictive, diagnostic, and scenario-based analyses, to inform strategic and operational discussions
• Lead the design, build, and maintenance of our HR semantic layer in Looker using LookML
• Standardize core metric calculations such as headcount, turnover, and internal mobility so all dashboards and AI tools share a single source of truth
• Develop dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations that present insights, trade-offs, and implications
• Ensure ethical, transparent, and compliant use of people data, including data privacy, security, and bias considerations
• Apply data governance best practices to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and trust
• Automate and streamline recurring analyses and reporting to improve efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and vendors to improve data accessibility, reliability, and analytical capabilities
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to analysts by sharing best practices in analytics, data interpretation, and storytelling
• Support the continuous improvement of people analytics tools, methods, and processes
• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required 

• 4+ years of experience in analytics, with a focus on people/workforce analytics, statistical analysis, or predictive modeling
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, Workday reporting and advanced Excel
• Strong experience with data visualization and storytelling tools (e.g., Qlik, Visier, or similar)
• Working knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and analytical methods
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and objectively to non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment

Preferred 

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., I/O Psychology, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science)
• Experience working with Workday HCM and related HR processes, including report development
• Familiarity with data preparation and analytics tools such as Alteryx
• Experience analyzing HR, Payroll, Benefits, and/or Finance data, preferably in retail or large service-based organizations
• Exposure to workforce forecasting, experimentation, or advanced statistical techniques

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company 
• Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
• Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

Physical/Cognitive Requirements 

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
• Ability to comply with health and safety standards