Senior People Data Reporting Specialist (HR Reporting; Cognos BI, SQL)

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and analytical Senior HR Reporting Specialist to join our global People Data Reporting team. This role will serve as a key partner in delivering impactful HR reporting, dashboards, and analytical solutions to stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Cognos BI, hands-on experience with Visier, working knowledge of SQL, and a strong problem-solving mindset. This individual will play a critical role in translating complex business requirements into scalable reporting solutions while ensuring exceptional service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

HR Reporting & Dashboard Development

• Design, develop, and maintain complex HR reports and dashboards using Cognos BI.
• Build sophisticated detailed expressions, calculations, prompts, and reporting logic within Cognos BI.
• Deliver high-quality recurring and ad hoc reporting solutions aligned to stakeholder requirements.
• Ensure all reporting outputs meet the highest standards of data integrity, accuracy, and usability.

Visier Analytics & Dashboard Support

• Develop and maintain workforce dashboards, analyses, and survey-related reporting within Visier.
• Configure advanced filters, grouping, segmentation, and analysis structures in Visier.
• Partner with stakeholders to optimize dashboard experiences and enhance reporting capabilities.

Stakeholder Partnership & Service Excellence

• Collaborate with global stakeholders to understand, assess, and refine reporting requirements.
• Provide consultative guidance on reporting feasibility, best practices, and solution design.
• Deliver timely resolution to stakeholder requests and reporting issues while maintaining strict SLA adherence.
• Drive exceptional customer experience through proactive communication and high-quality support.

Data Analysis & Troubleshooting

• Investigate complex reporting/data issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot reporting discrepancies and implement sustainable fixes.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 4-7+ years of experience in HR Reporting / People Analytics / Reporting Operations / BI Reporting.
• Proven experience as a Reporting Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role, preferably within an HR function.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in Cognos BI development and report building.
• Strong experience creating complex expressions, calculations, and logic-based reporting solutions in Cognos BI.
• Creating and maintaining scheduled reports.
• Hands on experience on SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Visier, including:
Dashboard/Analysis Creation
Filter Configuration
Grouping/Segmentation
Survey/Workforce Reporting Support

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional logical reasoning and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and requirement-gathering skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.