Application Guide

How to Apply for People Analytics & Data Specialist

at Partners In Health

🏢 About Partners In Health

Partners In Health is a unique global health organization that combines medical care with social justice, working directly with vulnerable communities who lack access to quality healthcare. Unlike many non-profits, PIH builds long-term partnerships with local governments and communities to create sustainable health systems. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven organization that values equity and has a tangible impact on global health disparities.

About This Role

This People Analytics & Data Specialist role is central to optimizing PIH's talent management by analyzing HR data to support strategic decisions in a mission-driven environment. You'll build and maintain people analytics dashboards, ensure data quality for HR metrics, and collaborate on HRIS configuration while also serving as a backup payroll processor. Your work directly enables PIH to effectively manage its global workforce, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support healthcare delivery in underserved communities.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing turnover patterns across PIH's global sites to identify retention risks, then updating the people analytics dashboard with new metrics. You could spend the afternoon validating data for an upcoming HR report, followed by testing a new HRIS configuration for benefits reporting. Some days might shift focus to supporting payroll processing or collaborating with HR partners on data-driven recommendations for talent programs.

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🎯 Who Partners In Health Is Looking For

  • Has 4+ years of hands-on experience with HR data analysis, specifically building metrics dashboards and recurring reports (not just general data analysis)
  • Possesses advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, lookups, and data validation, with practical experience in HRIS systems (experience with payroll systems is a plus)
  • Demonstrates ability to establish data governance through creating centralized libraries of metrics, definitions, and reporting standards
  • Shows interest in both analytical work and operational HR functions, comfortable transitioning between strategic analytics and hands-on payroll processing support

📝 Tips for Applying to Partners In Health

1

Highlight specific examples where you've analyzed HR data to drive talent management decisions, quantifying impact where possible (e.g., 'reduced turnover by X% through analysis of exit interview data')

2

Emphasize any experience with non-profit or mission-driven organizations, particularly if you've worked with data in resource-constrained environments

3

Detail your HRIS experience beyond just usage—mention configuration, testing, or enhancement projects you've contributed to

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Include payroll processing experience even if limited, as this role requires backup payroll support and end-to-end knowledge

5

Tailor your resume to show how your data skills serve HR objectives specifically, not just general business analytics

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Connect your data analytics experience to PIH's mission—explain how you'll use people analytics to support their global health work", 'Demonstrate understanding of both strategic analytics and operational HR needs, showing you can handle dashboard creation and payroll support', "Provide a specific example of how you've improved data quality or established reporting standards in a previous role", "Express genuine interest in PIH's social justice approach to healthcare, not just the technical aspects of the role"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PIH's 'Five S's' approach (Staff, Stuff, Space, Systems, and Social Support) to understand their operational framework
  • → Recent PIH annual reports to understand their current priorities and global footprint
  • → PIH's values around 'accompaniment' and partnership with local communities
  • → How PIH has responded to specific health crises (like COVID-19 or Ebola) to understand their operational challenges
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach establishing people analytics metrics for a global non-profit with field staff in resource-limited settings?
2 Describe your experience with HRIS configuration and testing, particularly for reporting and compliance functions
3 Walk us through how you would audit and validate HR data quality in a decentralized organization
4 How do you balance strategic analytics work with operational responsibilities like payroll processing support?
5 What interests you specifically about applying people analytics in PIH's mission-driven context versus a corporate setting?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical data skills without connecting them to HR or talent management outcomes
  • Treating this as a pure analytics role without showing interest in the payroll/operational aspects
  • Using generic corporate examples without considering PIH's non-profit, global health context
  • Failing to demonstrate how you'd ensure data quality—a key responsibility mentioned in the job description

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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