The Principal HR Data Analyst is responsible for delivering trusted, well-governed people data and advanced analytics to support strategic workforce decisions. This role serves as a steward of HR data, ensuring data integrity, consistency, security, and appropriate data sharing across the organization. The position partners closely with HR leadership, IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to establish strong data governance practices and enable responsible, data-driven decision-making.

HR Analytics & Insights

• Analysis and interpretation of HR data related to workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, compensation, performance, engagement, and DEI initiatives

• Facilitation of dashboards, reports, and KPIs that provide actionable insights for HR and business leaders

• Trend analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support strategic planning

Data Governance & Data Quality

• Serve as a subject matter expert and steward for HR data governance practices

• Define, document, and maintain HR data definitions, business rules, and data standards to ensure consistency across systems and reports

• Establish and monitor data quality controls, validation checks, and audit processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of HR data

• Partner with HRIS, IT, and data teams to support master data management, system integrations, and data architecture decisions

• Support compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, internal controls, audits)

• Help facilitate ongoing data governance conversations with HR as well as cross-functional business partners

Data Sharing & Enablement

• Develop and enforce guidelines for responsible HR data access and sharing in accordance with data privacy and governance

• Balance transparency and accessibility with confidentiality, privacy, and ethical data use

• Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and enable self-service analytics through governed datasets and dashboards

• Ensure sensitive employee data is shared only with authorized users and appropriate controls

• Support enterprise analytics initiatives by integrating HR data into broader organizational data platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Human Resources, Business, Economics, or a related field

• 5–8+ years of experience in HR analytics, people analytics, or a related data-focused role

• Strong experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, SAP SuccessFactors)

• Demonstrated experience supporting data governance, data quality, or data management practices

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• High level of discretion and commitment to data confidentiality

• Experience with enterprise data governance frameworks or data catalogs

• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and privacy regulations

• Experience working in large, complex, or regulated environments

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.