Assistant Vice President Talent Analytics

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to build and manage their people data and analytics capability. This role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of people data management and translating data into actionable workforce insights. Candidates should have over 8 years in HR analytics, with expertise in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, while a Master’s is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to shape organizational effectiveness through data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, or business intelligence.
• Proven track record in data management, analytics, and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards for people data collection and maintenance.
• Design and manage P&C dashboards and reporting for executives.
• Partner with P&C team to measure impact of people initiatives.

Skills

HR analytics

data visualization

data management

problem-solving

data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, HR, or related field

Master’s degree (MSc in Analytics, HR Analytics, or MBA with quantitative focus)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python/R

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To build and manage Aldar’s people data and analytics capability. This role enables data-driven decisions across all P&C teams by overseeing the full lifecycle of people data management, from collection and classification to cleansing and compliance (with data privacy regulations), and by translating data into workforce intelligence and predictive insights

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

People Data Management

• Establish and oversee standards for people data collection, classification, and maintenance to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with the VP People Digital Transformation to ensure system outputs provide clean and reliable data for analytics use.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and ethical use of workforce data.

Analytics, Reporting & Dashboards

• Design and manage P&C dashboards, workforce scorecards, and executive-level reporting for the CPCO and leadership team.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on core HR metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, diversity, absenteeism, engagement).
• Continuously improve reporting tools and visualization methods to make data accessible and actionable for stakeholders.
• Develop advanced analytics models (e.g., predictive attrition, workforce planning, pay equity, succession risk).
• Interpret data trends and provide actionable insights to shape workforce strategy, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with the broader P&C team to measure impact of people initiatives (e.g., engagement, culture shifts, learning outcomes).
• Collaborate with Group Technology and Group Finance to ensure workforce data aligns with broader enterprise reporting.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, or business intelligence
• Proven track record in data management, analytics, and visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Experienced with large-scale HR data sets and integrating multiple data sources.
• Familiarity with HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Prior experience in private sector, large-scale organizations or fast-growth environments preferred.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

• Expertise in data analysis, visualization, and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of HR metrics and workforce analytics best practices.
• High proficiency in analytics tools (SQL, Python/R for HR analytics a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to convey clear messages through data storytelling
• Knowledge of data privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, HR, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree (MSc in Analytics, HR Analytics, or MBA with quantitative focus) preferred.
• Professional certifications in data/analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or People Analytics certifications) desirable.