Antech Diagnostics, Inc., operates a network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the United States. It offers veterinary diagnostics services in the areas of chemistry, hematology and coagulation, endocrinology, serology and immunology, urine and fecal, therapeutic drugs, cytology and histology, and microbiology. The company provides laboratory medicine to veterinarians, as well as provides daily services to animal hospitals, zoos, and government agencies.

The P&O Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in leveraging data-driven insights to enhance strategic decision-making and optimize processes within the People & Organization (P&O) department. Collaborating closely with P&O teams, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, the Data Analyst will utilize various data sources and analytical tools to identify trends, develop models, and provide actionable recommendations. By applying expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and P&O analytics, the successful candidate will contribute to improving people initiatives, talent management, and the overall Associate experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Data Strategy

• Develop and execute a clear vision and strategy for data analytics initiatives within the P&O department, aligning closely with the organizational goals and objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics to ensure our strategies remain innovative and effective.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of our data strategy, gathering feedback from stakeholders and making adjustments as necessary to drive continuous improvement

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to collect, analyze, and interpret P&O data from various systems to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• Automate and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to effectively communicate P&O insights to stakeholders, adhering to data policies and procedures.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on key P&O metrics, such as associate turnover, performance, engagement, and diversity.
• Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of data analytics projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Design and implement analytical models and algorithms to predict and forecast people-related outcomes, driving data-driven decision-making

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Collaborate with P&O leaders to identify business problems and develop analytical approaches to solve them.
• Translate complex data analyses into actionable insights and recommendations for P&O strategies and initiatives.
• Conduct scenario analysis and provide data-driven recommendations for workforce planning, talent management, and associate engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with P&O leaders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop metrics-driven P&O strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Participate in Petcare Data & Analytics community and network with other BU Analytics / Strategy teams within the Mars ecosystem to share insights and best practices
• Partner with IT, data engineering, and business intelligence teams to optimize data infrastructure and reporting capabilities ensuring data integrity and accessibility
• Work closely with the P&O Operations team to maintain data quality and integrity in systems and dashboards by establishing routine dashboard audits and providing recommendations on how to leverage data elements more efficiently to achieve desired analytics
• Participates in initiatives to improve the overall effectiveness of data utilization, data accuracy, reporting and analysis capabilities
• Lead change management efforts to scale P&O analytics and education across the P&O team and the wider enterprise, driving adoption and proficiency in data-driven decision-making
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR Analytics or a related field preferred
• 5-7 years’ of experience in Data Analytics required
• Strong experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, HR analytics and reporting
• Strong understanding of the HR data landscape and the functions and processes that produce this data, including existing challenges and best practices.
• Familiarity with HR systems and data sources (e.g., Workday, data warehousing and other cloud platforms)
• Relevant industry experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to prepare ad-hoc reports.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerBI (or equivalent) and SQL capabilities
• Experience with statistical tools such as R, Python, SPSS, etc. a plus
• Knowledge with HRIS preferred, Workday a plus
• Passion for people, culture, process improvement, and helping people get the most out of their work experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong communication skills to present complex data findings in a clear, concise and non-technical manner
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously