Technical Business/Data Analyst (HR DATA)

In accordance with client requirements, candidates must be eligible and willing to work on a W2 basis. Our W2 consultants enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) plan. We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst to support a critical Snowflake migration within the HR/People Analytics space. This role is heavily focused on data quality, validation, and QA. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working deep within the data warehouse environment. This is not a functional BA role. The right person will be “knee-deep” in data daily — validating, testing, analyzing transformations, and ensuring reporting accuracy. Key Responsibilities • Perform ongoing data validation and QA testing during a Snowflake migration • Write complex SQL queries for data analysis, profiling, and validation • Validate HR data accuracy, integrity, and transformation logic • Ensure raw data is correctly transformed into reporting-ready datasets • Support parallel QA efforts and testing cycles • Pull and validate reports and metrics for HR stakeholders • Identify data discrepancies and perform root cause analysis • Partner closely with People Analytics, HR, and Data Engineering teams • Build on and enhance existing datasets and dashboards Required Qualifications • 3–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst • Strong, hands-on experience with Snowflake (required) • Experience with Power BI • Advanced proficiency in SQL • Experience working directly within a data warehouse environment • Strong understanding of data transformations and reporting logic • Experience with data validation, QA, and reconciliation processes • Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with HR stakeholders Preferred Qualifications • Background working with HR systems or HR data • Experience with Workday • Familiarity with metadata/catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation) • Experience in biopharma or highly regulated environments Work Environment • Fully onsite, 5 days per week • High-visibility role supporting HR and People Analytics leadership • Small, collaborative team environment • Direct exposure to business stakeholders Ideal Candidate Profile • Data quality mindset — naturally questions discrepancies • Strong sense of urgency and ownership • Highly technical and comfortable working deep in the data • Able to hit the ground running with limited training • Professional and presentation-ready for onsite stakeholder interaction This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact data initiative while working closely with leadership in People Analytics. Candidates who are more functional than technical will not be the right fit for this position.