Human Resources Business Analyst

Sharaf DG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks an HR Analytics professional to manage data lifecycle and performance automation. The role involves collaborating with HR teams to define KPIs, develop dashboards, and provide insights for strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in HR analytics, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in HR Analytics or Business Analytics with HR domain exposure.
• Experience working with HR stakeholders and translating needs into analytical products.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end data lifecycle and insights generation for HR performance.
• Develop and automate dashboards across key HR areas.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Postgrad in Analytics

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Python

Job description

Job Purpose

To independently manage the end-to-end data lifecycle and insights generation for HR performance automation and broader people analytics use cases. The role combines business analysis and data analysis responsibilities to streamline HR analytics delivery, drive evidence-based workforce decisions, and support HR’s strategic agenda through actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Automation Focus

• Collaborate with COE, HRBPs, operational teams and frontline managers to define measurable KPIs for critical roles.
• Map leading and lagging indicators for performance and identify correlating variables.
• Extract and prepare HR datasets using SQL/Python and coordinate with ETL where needed.
• Build real-time dashboards (Power BI) with hourly refresh capability.
• Provide individualized visibility into KPIs with peer and best-in-class benchmarks.
• Integrate nudges, insights, and predictive alerts into dashboards.
• Design statistical models to measure ROI of performance interventions.
• Own the performance automation roadmap for all frontline & critical roles.

Broader HR Analytics Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and automate dashboards across key HR areas: attrition, hiring funnel metrics, employee lifecycle, learning impact, engagement and diversity.
• Conduct workforce segmentation and trend analysis to support strategic planning (e.g., headcount forecasting, span of control).
• Partner with C&B, HRBPs, L&D and other COE program managers to measure program effectiveness and correlate it with business outcomes.
• Support leadership in monthly HR reviews through curated insights and data storytelling.
• Maintain a structured HR data repository and define data quality checks and validation rules.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and root cause diagnosis across domains such as absenteeism, exit drivers, and internal mobility.
• Assist in the design and automation of HR scorecards for departments and COEs.
• Drive experimentation, hypothesis testing, and A/B analysis for people initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience

• 4–7 years in HR Analytics/People Analytics or Business Analytics with HR domain exposure
• Experience working with HR stakeholders and translating functional needs into analytical products

Education

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or HR, with a postgrad in Analytics or HRM preferred

Tools & Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in SQL, Power BI (mandatory), Excel (Advanced)
• Python or R for statistical analysis (preferred)
• Good understanding of HRMS/HRIS, LMS, ATS and their data structures
• Familiarity with Alteryx, Power Apps/Automate or similar workflow tools is a plus

Behavioral Attributes

• Self-starter with high ownership
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to simplify complexity and present insights clearly to non-technical audiences