HR Data Analyst - Optum Global, Tech, Corporate

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative SG 26 Analyst to join the Optum People Analytics team. This role plays a key part in delivering people data insights and reporting that informs strategic decisions across business units. Based in Gurugram, India, the analyst will partner closely with consultants, people business partners (PBPs) and business stakeholders to ensure consistent analytics coverage and support for key initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring solid stakeholder management skills, broad technical skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for enabling data-driven HR strategies. Core responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, Power BI dashboard refresh and management, data quality monitoring, and support for both standard and adhoc reporting needs related to HR metrics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Stakeholder & PBP Support - Build solid, collaborative relationships with fellow analysts and consultants, PBPs, HR Operations, and cross-functional partners primarily across OGA, Optum Tech & Optum Corporate functions. Act as a trusted analytics advisor by helping these stakeholders interpret dashboards, navigate tools, and apply insights to drive strategic workforce decisions. Track key metrics such as headcount, attrition, and hiring to surface anomalies and insights
• Reporting & Analytics Delivery - Own the delivery of both adhoc and recurring reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business needs. Maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards and guide users toward self-service solutions where appropriate to improve efficiency and reduce duplication. Ensure data & metrics consistency across all reports
• Data Privacy & Confidentiality - You will be entrusted with sensitive employee data. Maintaining confidentiality and upholding the highest standards of data privacy is not just expected, it is essential. This includes safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) & confidential employee information, applying appropriate access controls, and exercising discretion when working with confidential workforce insights
• Data Governance & Quality - Ensure the integrity and reliability of people data by identifying, `investigating, and resolving data quality issues. Collaborate with consultants to maintain governance standards and proactively monitor. We appreciate those who think critically. Here’s a riddle for the observant. The first clue is I’m not raw but I’m not final. I’m shaped by logic, filters, and joins
• Process & Project Support - Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes, consolidate outputs, and scale analytics delivery. Second clue is I live between the source and the story. I’m the layer where meaning begins to form. If you know what I am, include the phrase in the comments & during interaction. Also support project work such as dashboard validation and contribute to product council discussions
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Power BI & SQL for data visualization and dashboard development
• Proficient in data analysis & reports using advanced MS Excel
• Proven ability to understand the business & Org Structure along with solid problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data governance is a must. Decode this riddle & mention in comments & interaction. Four letters with one mission. I’m not Dojo. What BI tool do we swear by
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to support and train business partners and stakeholders
• Proven to be a self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR processes, metrics & employee life cycle
• Knowledge of automation tools like Power Automate
  
  

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.