HR Informatics Consultant

Job Title
HR Informatics Consultant

Requisition Number
RE53189

Working Title

Department Name
3J510:Human Resources Administration

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires performing work in a sedentary position, utilizing a computer, keyboard, and mouse the majority of the day as well as attending meetings at different locations both on and off campus as needed.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30/5 p.m. depending on lunch preference

Job Summary

The HR Informatics Consultant plays a key role in enabling data informed decision-making across HR and the university. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering both recurring and ad hoc reports that support strategic initiatives, operational needs, and project work.

In this role, you will provide data and analytical support to advance human capital strategies while ensuring strict compliance with data privacy and protection guidelines. As the first line of support for ad hoc reporting requests, the HR Informatics Consultant will interpret business needs, recommend appropriate solutions, and modify existing reports to meet evolving requirements. The work product of this position is highly visible, as reports and analyses frequently support HR administration, leadership decision-making, and university wide initiatives—requiring a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and clear data storytelling.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to HR tool testing, maintenance, and development, based on capacity and organizational priorities.

Success in this position requires a high level of attention to detail and timeliness in all deliverables. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in ambiguous situations, able to move work forward with limited direction at times, and confident exercising sound judgment when requirements are still being defined. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests are essential.

This position requires the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, and build positive working relationships across varying levels of the organization. Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care is a critical expectation of this role.

This position is currently remote; however, the incumbent must be available to attend in person meetings as needed. It is also important to understand remote work status is reviewed regularly and may be modified or discontinued based on operational considerations or leadership discretion.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, strong critical thinking abilities, the capacity to work effectively with ambiguity and at times limited direction, sound time management, professional judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and experience in HR, data management, or reporting preferred

Deadline to Apply
02/22/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.