Junior Project Management Specialist, Talent Insights & Analytics

Job Description
The Junior Project Management Specialist will assist the Talent Insights and Analytics (TIA) team, Whole Foods Market's internal People Analytics team, with various activities including Project Management support (defining, planning, and managing a variety of HR programs, determining resources needs and timeline); data gathering and analysis; maintaining Team Member listening dashboards; drafting communications, presentations, and other supporting documents; and other assigned duties. The TIA Junior Project Management Specialist will play a key role in launching our annual Team Member engagement survey and weekly pulse surveys as part of our integrated continuous listening program. They will work directly with our team, our survey vendor, and leaders in change management, communications, and other areas. They will develop knowledge and skills related to the application of People Analytics in Human Resources and business contexts.
Embrace a hybrid work environment, spending three days a week in our vibrant Austin office. Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person collaboration and the flexibility to thrive in your own space.
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, drafting communications, proofing presentations, tracking project tasks and deadlines, and connecting with key stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, presentations, and training to ensure exposure to the full range of TIA functions and understanding of their key interdependencies.
• Ensure project scope, planning, and implementation align with client expectations and business needs; ensure alignment between multiple projects.
• Leverage technical and team support resources to achieve project objectives on time, within scope and budget.
• Coordinate project meetings, capture notes and action items for follow up on key deliverables by respective owners.
• Receive specific and structured assignments, learning to perform entry-level tasks, and gaining exposure to advanced tasks; typical assignments may include:

• Leveraging Team Member data from Workday (Whole Foods Market's HRIS) to analyze relationships with Team Member sentiment and key performance indicators (KPIs),
• Assisting with the development of documents and presentations based on data and other analyses,
• Providing logistical support for the annual Team Member engagement survey and/or weekly pulse surveys.

Skills:

• High attention to detail.
• Growth mindset; eager to learn and willing to adapt.
• Relationship management skills; the experience, confidence, and presence to effectively handle interpersonal relationships and sensitive HR issues.
• Active listening skills, demonstrates the ability to listen and communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and expectations for collaboration.
• Collaboration skills; demonstrates effective teamwork with internal and external stakeholders.
• Time management skills; the ability to adhere to and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills; demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making.
• Interpersonal communication skills; excellent communicator (oral and written), including the desire to ask questions and learn from others.
• Analytical skills; the ability to research and analyze Team Member data to derive insights and provide recommendations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business analytics, statistics, IO Psychology, or related field and 0-2 years' relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with standard office software and applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) required.
• Experience cleaning and analyzing data from large data sets preferred.
• Experience conducting statistical analyses with the statistical software R preferred.
• Experience creating surveys and using survey tools, such as Qualtrics, preferred.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.