Technical/Data Analyst – People Domain (Newark)

Technical/Data Analyst – People Domain Job Details Employment Type: Contract Location: Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite in Newark, NJ Client: Major Financial Firm Pay Rate: $65 – $80 per hour C2C and W2 are acceptable About the Role Support the People Domain Activation project as it transitions to an enterprise Data-as-a-Product operating model Partner with Domain Owners, Stewards, Data Engineering, and cross-functional business teams Define domain scope, document data assets, and elicit requirements Ensure metadata and quality standards are met while supporting the build-out of People-related data products Key Responsibilities Lead the inventory of People domain data assets Collaborate with data architects and engineers on conceptual, logical, and physical data models for People data Define quality rules, validations, and issue-management workflows for People domain assets Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and data mapping specifications for activation sprints Collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights Use Microsoft Purview (Unified Catalog and data lineage) to identify trusted datasets, assess data health, and evaluate downstream impact Gather requirements from business users and translate them into data analysis and reporting solutions Support business cases and strategic initiatives with quantitative analysis Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear, concise presentations and reports Partner with IT and business teams to define and implement data management best practices Continuously improve processes and efficiency through data-driven approaches Required Qualifications Strong understanding of HR/People data Deep understanding of People/HR processes and architecture Knowledge of PI/PHI handling Exposure to DM