HR Data Analytics Specialist

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7 months ago
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HRIS & Data Analytics Specialist – Global Opportunity


The HR Data Analytics specialist will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will be responsible for analyzing people, recruitment, performance, and financial data, managing global HR systems, and producing meaningful reports for both internal teams and external shareholders. By interpreting data trends and driving actionable insights, this role will help assess engagement, and overall performance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and delivering high-quality service.


If you are passionate about transforming HR operations through data-driven insights and cutting-edge HRIS solutions and you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand then this opportunity is for you.


About the Role


In this role, you will be the bridge between HR technology and data analytics, driving efficiency, automation, and global decision-making. This is a global opportunity – work from anywhere, or join us in one of our offices, we are flexible looking for the right fit for the role.



What You will Do

  • Manage and maintain global HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and governance across all platforms.
  • Optimize our HR system (Sage) to improve processes and enhance team experience.
  • Analyze HR data to generate meaningful insights that drive business decisions.
  • Collaborate with HRBP, IT, and business leaders to ensure data integrity and seamless HRIS integrations.
  • Lead automation initiatives to improve HR operations and employee experiences.
  • Stay updated on the latest HR tech trends to recommend innovative solutions.
  • Develop and deliver detailed reports for internal stakeholders and external shareholders, including survey analyses, engagement metrics, and performance insights.
  • Analyze recruitment, financial, and people data to identify trends, provide insights, and recommend changes to improve organizational outcomes.
  • Assess employee engagement and organizational climate through data interpretation and reporting.
  • Collaborate with leadership teams to provide insights that drive strategy and decision-making.
  • Work on cross-functional projects to improve system efficiency, data reporting, and HR services.
  • Create dashboards and visualizations to effectively communicate data insights to various stakeholders.
  • Ensure budgets are accurately tracked and analyzed, interpreting figures to inform financial and people decisions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance data systems and reporting processes.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to recruitment, performance, engagement, and operational efficiency.



What We are Looking For

  • Experience working with global HRIS platforms and systems (Sage, Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, ADP, etc.).
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in HR metrics, reporting, and data visualization.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Experience in SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics tools.
  • Ability to translate data insights into strategic HR initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for technology and process improvement.
  • Strong experience in HR data analysis, reporting, and system management.
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong understanding of employee engagement metrics and organizational surveys.
  • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
  • Knowledge of financial and people metrics, with the ability to connect figures to meaningful insights.
  • Strong communication skills to present data insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.



Apply now and help us revolutionize the way HR leverages technology and data.


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