Senior Human Resources Associate- Data & Analytics

Modon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious company in the UAE seeks a Senior HR Associate specializing in HR Data & Analytics. This role focuses on managing HR data integrity, developing dashboards with Power BI, and providing insights for effective decision-making in HR practices. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of relevant experience, advanced skills in data analysis and visualization, and strong competency in HR processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in HR data analytics and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience in HRIS administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain HR operational dashboards.
• Analyze HR data trends for workforce planning.
• Ensure data governance and compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Visualization

Strong understanding of HR cycle

Predictive HR analytics

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP Employee Central

Microsoft Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Senior HR Associate – HR Data & Analytics is responsible for designing, managing, and delivering HR reports, dashboards, and data analytics solutions that enhance decision-making across the Human Resources functions. The role supports data cleansing, structuring, analysis, categorization, and visualization across all HR activities, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and accessibility through platforms such as Excel dashboards, Microsoft Power BI, SAP Employee Central, SAP HCM, and SAP SuccessFactors. This role provides evidence-based insights, trend analysis, and predictive analytics to drive workforce planning, talent management, compensation management, and employee experience strategies.

HR Data Analytics & Reporting – Role Overview

1. HR Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain integrity and quality of HR master data across:
• Excel
• SAP (Employee Central, HCM)
• SuccessFactors
• Lead data cleansing, validation, and categorization for all HR functions
• Prepare and maintain HR operational and strategic dashboards:
• Headcount
• Attrition
• Hiring
• Promotions
• Learning
• Diversity metrics
• Emiratization
• Ensure timely, accurate, and confidential reporting for internal and external stakeholders

2. Dashboard Development & Automation

• Design and maintain interactive dashboards and scorecards using:
• Microsoft Power BI
• Advanced Excel tools
• Automate recurring reports and KPIs to improve efficiency
• Enable self-service dashboards for HR business partners and functional leaders

3. Analytics and Insights

• Analyze HR data trends to support:
• Workforce planning
• Talent management
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Learning & Development
• Compensation strategies
• Develop predictive models and statistical analyses:
• Attrition forecasting
• Diversity ratios
• Succession risk analysis
• Conduct deep-dive projects such as:
• Employee engagement surveys
• Gender equity analysis
• Pay parity audits

4. System Integration & Enhancements

• Act as liaison between HR and IT to:
• Optimize HRIS functionality
• Resolve technical data issues
• Ensure seamless integration between:
• SAP modules (Employee Central, HCM, SuccessFactors)
• Power BI dashboards
• Recommend system/process improvements based on analytics

5. Data Governance & Compliance

• Enforce data governance standards and security protocols
• Ensure compliance with:
• UAE labor law
• Data protection laws
• Internal confidentiality policies
• Support audit processes with accurate reporting and data

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as delegated by business requirements

Experience Requirements

• 5–8 years in:
• HR data analytics
• HR reporting
• HRIS administration
• Hands-on experience with:
• SAP (Employee Central, HCM, SuccessFactors) or equivalent ERP (e.g., Oracle)
• Microsoft Power BI
• Advanced Excel (Descriptive & Analytical Stats, Pivot Tables, Power Query, VBA preferred)
• Prior exposure to HR shared services or corporate HR environment

Key Competencies

• Advanced data analysis and visualization
• Strong understanding of full HR cycle:
• Recruitment
• Compensation
• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Learning & Development
• Knowledge in:
• Workforce planning
• Predictive HR analytics
• Evidence-based HR practices
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate data into actionable HR insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ethical data handling with a strong sense of confidentiality