Associate Data Analyst

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

A Brief Overview

The Associate Data Analyst provides entry-level analytical, reporting, and operational support to help teams maintain accurate data, produce routine insights, and execute well-defined business processes. This role applies foundational data analysis concepts, follows established procedures, and partners with internal stakeholders to validate information, identify discrepancies, support reporting requests, and escalate non-routine issues as appropriate. The associate works under guidance while building knowledge of company systems, data standards, and business processes.

What you will do

• Support routine data analysis, reporting, and operational activities within defined workflows and established standards.
• Perform data entry, maintenance, validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities across business systems, reports, and data sources.
• Review information for accuracy, identify discrepancies, conduct routine research, and coordinate resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of reports, dashboards, analyses, presentations, business documentation, and operational metrics.
• Support descriptive and diagnostic analysis by summarizing trends, patterns, variances, and data quality issues using readily available information.
• Follow documented procedures for testing, validating, updating, and documenting reports, data files, and recurring processes.
• Monitor shared work queues, reporting requests, data issues, and routine inquiries; respond to, route, or escalate items as appropriate.
• Maintain records, files, documentation, and system data in accordance with company policies, procedures, data governance standards, and applicable requirements.
• Build effective working relationships within the team and with internal stakeholders while learning business processes, systems, and reporting standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience Qualifications

• Typically < 2 years in data analysis, reporting, business analytics, business operations or related field required
• Demonstrated experience in risk management/insurance preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow defined processes and manage multiple routine priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze routine data, identify discrepancies, and summarize findings clearly
• Ability to follow standard practices, procedures, and instructions while escalating exceptions appropriately
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Excel-based reporting and data visualization tools preferred
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis, reporting concepts, data quality, and basic problem-solving methods.
• Exposure to SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, or similar tools preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team and across departments

Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.