HR Analytics Officer

Heidelberg Materials Trading; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international trading firm is seeking an HR Analytics Officer for its Dubai office. This role involves analyzing HR data to provide insights for strategic planning, conducting compensation and benefits analytics, and developing HR dashboards. Candidates should have a related bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in HR analytics within an international context. Proficiency in HRIS platforms and analytical tools such as Power BI is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR analytics or a related data role within an international company.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and analytics tools is essential.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret HR data for strategic workforce planning.
• Conduct compensation and benefits analytics.
• Develop and enhance HR dashboards and reports.

Skills

HR analytics

Compensation analysis

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Excel

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Trading is the international trading arm of Heidelberg Materials, handling overseas dry-bulk products exports and imports. We are looking for talented individuals to join our HR Department in our Dubai Office as a;

HR Analytics Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret HR data to provide actionable insights for strategic workforce planning and organizational development.
• Conduct compensation and benefits analytics, including market benchmarking and internal equity analysis, to support competitive and compliant reward structures.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance HR dashboards, reports, and visualizations to track key metrics such as turnover, engagement, performance, and compensation trends.
• Support annual salary review, bonus, and incentive processes by preparing data models, simulations, and scenario analyses.
• Monitor and report on benefits utilization, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within HRIS and analytics platforms through regular audits and data quality checks.
• Collaborate with the HR Business Partner and management to deliver clear, user-friendly reports and presentations for decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of HR budgets and forecasts, providing insights on budget utilization and workforce costs.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, company policies, and internal controls in all HR analytics and reporting activities.
• Provide analytical support for employee inquiries related to compensation and benefits, in coordination with the HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR analytics, compensation & benefits, or a related HR data role within an international company.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Python or other data analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex data clearly.
• Effective collaborator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the hiring process.