Sr Data Reporting Analyst

Department:

People

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Sr Data Reporting Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex data sets, creating comprehensive reports, and providing valuable insights into people data to meet customers' needs across the enterprise. This role will also provide consultation to users, work with cross-functional teams to bridge the gap between the business and divisional data teams, and create tools for analysis and reports that can be used effectively within the business environment. The Sr Data Reporting Analyst is an organized collaborator and detail-oriented thinker who is ready to drive the future of Southwest’s Talent and Organizational Strategy. 

Additional Details

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.  
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.   

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. 

Responsibilities

• Manage data needs to support People Analytics in projects, maintenance, communication, and reporting, of the People data
• Research and analysis, provides recommendations, and supports People Analytics solutions
• Develop ad-hoc data reports, custom reports, and regularly scheduled reports that provide insight into key data points
• Collaborate with customers to understand data requirements, analyze data, and understand security roles
• Analyze reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions
• Communicate the results of data analysis in written and verbal form to key stakeholders and senior Leaders
• Proactively monitor data to identify changes in business trends
• Mentor and train members on new processes, tools, and other work-related tasks
• Partner with customers to refine reports and interpret data findings
• Ensure data integrity is maintained by accurately interpreting variances and outliers to Leadership
• Ensure proper data security and privacy policies roles and policies are applied
• Resolve escalations or complex issues through research of discrepancies by interpreting and reconciling data for accurate reporting
• Develop automated processes to retrieve data
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence, Analytics, or Data Management technologies and best practices
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in Data analysis and experience developing visual depictions of data trends
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problem
• Skilled in developing innovative and sustainable solutions
• Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data
• Skilled in turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
• Ability to identify problems and determine the best course of action for their resolution, including knowing when to communicate and engage others Ability to think analytically and proactively solve problems
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects demonstrating structured organization and astute attention to detail
• Ability to manage large data sets (retrieving data from multiple data sets, merging data sets, etc.) and apply complex rules to create custom indicators required
• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Advanced Level Experience, Developing Skills And Knowledge In:

• Relevant Data/ Analytical/Problem-Solving Roles

• Relevant Data/ Analytical/Problem-Solving Roles

• Experience in Workday Reporting/Calculations, Workday PRISM/ People Analytics, Workday Report Writer skills 
• Advanced experience with data extraction, data cleaning, and data integration 
• Preferred: Expert knowledge of Data Analytics to include Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, etc. 
• Experience in Workday Reporting/Calculations, Workday PRISM/ People Analytics, Workday Report Writer skills 
• Advanced experience with data extraction, data cleaning, and data integration 
• Preferred: Expert knowledge of Data Analytics to include Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, etc. 
• Preferred: Expert knowledge of Data Management such as SQL, ETL (e.g., Alteryx, SSIS, Informatica, Talend), Data Warehousing 
• Preferred: Expert knowledge of Data Governance to include data lineage, metadata management, master data, and quality frameworks 
• Preferred: Certifications in Workday HCM Core, Workday Report Writer, Workday Prism Analytics, Tableau / Power BI and Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) 

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducationExperience:Licensing/Certifications:

• N/A
• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Physical Abilities:Other Qualifications:

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $95,750 per year to $106,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits You’Ll Love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
• 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
• Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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