Tehran University of Medical Sciences Health Technology Assessment in Action 2645-3835 10 2 2026 07 22 436 436 Mohammad Hosein Mahmoodi Department of Management, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran Hamid Rezaeifar Department of Management, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran Mohammad Mohammadi Department of Management, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran Mahdi Mahmoodzadeh Department of Management, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran 2025 04 22 2025 06 29 Introduction: A human resources analyst has a key role in organizations and is responsible for analyzing and evaluating data related to human resources. This study aimed to design a competency model for human resource (HR) analysts in the health insurance system. Methods: A qualitative research method was used, with thematic analysis as the strategy. Participants were 12 decision-making managers in the field of the health insurance system, selected using purposive and snowball sampling. Data were analyzed through open and axial coding using MAXQDA 22. Results: Our findings indicated that the competencies of a HR analyst include 5 overarching themes: technical competencies, professional competencies, analytical and strategic thinking competencies, communication competencies, and cultural competencies. they also contained 14 organizing themes: research methodology and statistical skills, data storytelling skills, technology skills, recruitment analysis, HR retention analysis, HR evaluation analysis, turnover analysis, critical thinking, problemsolving skills, strategic thinking skills, interpersonal skills, team-building skills, cultural awareness, and cultural sensitivity. Conclusion: The HR analyst is one of the key roles in organizations, which is of great importance due to its direct impact on the https://htainaction.tums.ac.ir/index.php/hta/article/view/436 https://htainaction.tums.ac.ir/index.php/hta/article/download/436/229