Lead Data Analyst - People Analytics & Insights

The pay range is $115,000.00 - $206,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Lead Data Analyst, HR Business Analytics Team, People Analytics & Insights

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Target Human Resources is well known for its signature ability to build the very best teams, and we infuse our work with Target’s distinctive retail brand by continuously experimenting, evolving, and innovating. With the chance to positively impact nearly 350,000 people worldwide in our stores, distribution centers and headquarters, you’ll be a strategic partner to both the leaders and the team members who elevate and nurture the Target guest experience. Our dynamic, passionate, and responsive team comprises specialized people-professionals from several diverse disciplines. We operate behind the scenes to create a progressive culture of value, respect, reward, and professional advancement.

About the team:

The People Analytics & Insights team's mission is to empower team members, leaders, and HR with insights to make value-focused and data-driven decisions driving enterprise value, team health, and team member experience.  We are uniquely positioned to provide unbiased insights to unlock value and drive outcomes and to enable and influence HR and business strategy. 

About the role: 

The Lead Data Analyst will act as a key consultant in driving HR strategies through data insights, reporting, and analysis. This role will work cross-functionally with senior leaders (Sr. Directors and above), transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. The Lead Data Analyst is expected to provide rapid and routine insights by leveraging various data technologies, applying mathematical and statistical techniques, and creating data visualizations to provide strategic recommendations. This role also requires developing a deep understanding of HR domain knowledge to provide relevant insights and advice.

Key Responsibilities

Consultative Advisor (30%):

• Partner with senior leaders to align data analytics with business strategies, ensuring that insights inform critical initiatives and drive key outcomes.
• Provide expert advice, translating data findings into actionable recommendations tailored to senior leadership challenges and opportunities.

Insight Generator (30%):

• Write SQL and leverage other data sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in HR data.
• Design impactful visualizations, reports, and dashboards that effectively communicate key insights.
• Employ predictive analytics to anticipate HR trends and proactively inform strategic planning.

Partnership Developer (25%):

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, aligning analytics initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Foster strong relationships with senior leaders, understanding their needs and delivering proactive, data-driven solutions.
• Act as a liaison between People Analytics & Insights and HR/business units, ensuring that stakeholder needs are met.

Domain Expert (10%):

• Provide industry benchmarking and best practices, helping leaders understand how their HR strategies compare to competitors.
• Apply in-depth HR domain knowledge to interpret data accurately and offer relevant insights.
• Stay informed of HR regulations and data privacy standards to ensure compliance.

General Responsibilities (5%):

• Continuously improve data quality, analytical methodologies, and tools, mentoring peers and sharing best practices.
• Contribute to the overall strategy and objectives of the People Analytics team.

About You: 

• Education: 5+ years of experience in data analysis with a BA/BS or graduate degree in business analytics, data science, HR or related field  
• Demonstrated leader in knowledge and application of data, reporting, and analytics 
• Proficient in SQL with understanding of various programming languages- R, Python 
• Ability to manage stakeholders and establish strong partnerships across HR and business units to understand and address their needs
• Prior experience in human resources or data analytics industry 

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.  A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.  A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Application deadline is : 03/06/2026