Workforce Analyst

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere. Job Details Job Title: Workforce Analyst Location: Porto, Portugal Role Overview Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies. Kantar’s 30,000 people based in more than 100 countries help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow. Nobody knows people better than Kantar. We provide insight and inspiration to help our clients, our people and society to create and flourish in an extraordinary world. We have a great new opportunity for a Workforce Analyst to join the People team! You will be one of a team of three, reporting into the Global Head of Workforce Analytics. As a Workforce Analyst at Kantar you will be a technical expert in reporting and analysis of people and organizational data. You will help drive organizational success through the enablement of data-driven decisions at all levels of the organization. This role represents an excellent career development opportunity where you will be supported by a global team.
Role Description The Workforce Analyst position plays a crucial role in providing technical support, reporting, analysis, and data management for the Workforce Analytics function within the organization. Leveraging expertise in data systems, analytical tools, reporting, and HR processes, the role supports the collection, analysis, and interpretation of workforce data to drive strategic decision-making and improve organizational effectiveness. By collaborating with stakeholders to drive data-based outcomes, and ensuring data integrity, the Workforce Analyst contributes to the successful implementation and utilization of workforce analytics solutions across the organization. Role Requirements & Capabilities Report Development:

• Design and develop Workday reports to meet diverse reporting needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into report specifications.
• Utilize Workday Report Writer and other reporting tools to extract, manipulate, and visualize data effectively.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data security standards.

Data Analysis:

• Analyze data trends and patterns to identify insights and opportunities for process improvement.
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure integrity and reliability of report data.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders.

Report Maintenance and Optimization:

• Maintain and update existing reports to reflect changes in business requirements or system configurations.
• Optimize report performance and efficiency.
• Implement best practices for report organization, naming conventions, and version control.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate across the business and enabling functions to understand reporting needs and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide support to end-users on accessing and interpreting Workday reports.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Document report specifications, data sources, and report development processes for future reference.
• Share knowledge and expertise with team members to promote continuous learning and skill development.
• Contribute to the development of standardized reporting templates and guidelines.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Workday HCM and Workday Report Writer.
• Strong understanding of HR data structures, business processes, and reporting requirements.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to reporting.
• Prior experience in report writing, data analysis, or HR analytics

Country Portugal Why join Kantar? We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.