Sr. People Analytics Data Analyst

This on-site senior data analytics role concentrates on people analytics within HR Technology and Analytics, focusing on scalable data solutions, transforming Workday data, and delivering dashboards for HR teams and business partners. The position is based in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI and Workday Prism, ensuring assets remain accurate, user-friendly, and aligned to evolving business needs.
• Build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines in Workday and external sources that transform, join, validate, and prepare data for downstream reporting and analytics.
• Identify, recommend, and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual reporting, improve repeatability, and boost operational efficiency.
• Develop and enhance reports using Workday native tools, including discovery boards and worksheets, to support recurring reporting, self-service analytics, and ad hoc business needs.
• Lead data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting for assigned reporting assets, resolving discrepancies and escalating data quality issues when needed.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and HR Centers of Excellence to understand reporting requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.
• Document business rules, metrics definitions, and data lineage to support governance and consistency across reporting assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, HR analytics, reporting, or a related analytical discipline.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines or automated workflows using Alteryx or a similar ETL tool.
• Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and data visualizations in Power BI or a similar BI tool.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong data quality mindset with the ability to validate outputs, document assumptions, and apply consistent business rules across reporting assets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting requests in a fast-paced environment.

Technologies

• Power BI
• Workday Prism
• Workday
• Alteryx
• Python
• R

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with employer match contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• Corporate holidays and floating holidays
• Parental leave

US Work Authorization

US work authorization is required. Markel does not sponsor visas for this position, now or in the future.

Pay Information

The base salary will be determined based on factors such as job-relevant education, experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other considerations. The national average salary range for this role is $78,000 to $107,250, with a 15 percent incentive.

Who We Are

Markel Group (NYSE MKL) is a Fortune 500 holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations, with more than 60 offices across 20 countries.

What’s In It For You

Aligned with the Markel Style, we support employees in balancing life at home and at work. We offer competitive benefits that adapt to a diverse and evolving environment, including options for health, dental, and vision coverage, plus optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. Additional advantages include a 401(k) with employer matching, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, corporate holidays and floating holidays, and parental leave.

Are You Ready to Play Your Part

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