Data Analytics Leader

Weekday AI (YC W21); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI in Bengaluru, India, seeks an accomplished Data Analytics Leader with extensive experience in data analytics, HR analytics, BI, and data-driven decision-making. You will transform complex data into actionable insights to drive business performance and workforce effectiveness.

The role requires leadership capabilities, governance expertise, and the ability to partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data analytics, HR analytics, or related leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in analytics strategy, governance, and KPI development.
• Experience with enterprise analytics platforms and BI tooling.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executives.
• Proficiency in SQL; familiarity with Python or R is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute data analytics and HR analytics strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead development of analytics frameworks, dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Drive HR analytics initiatives across recruitment, attrition, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Tech, and Operations to identify priorities.
• Establish KPIs, data governance, and reporting standards to measure performance.
• Oversee data modelling, statistical analysis, and predictive analytics initiatives.
• Mentor analytics professionals and promote continuous learning.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve analytics efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging analytics technologies and promote self-service BI.

Skills

Data analytics

HR analytics

Business intelligence

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

SQL

Python

R

Education

Degree in Analytics/Statistics/CS

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Job Description:

This role is for one of the Weekdays clients.

Salary range: Rs 5000000 - Rs 8000000 (ie INR 50-80 LPA).

Experience: 15+ yrs.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

We are looking for an accomplishedData Analytics Leaderwith extensive experience indata analytics, HR analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and leadership capabilities to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive business performance and workforce effectiveness.

This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise analytics, workforce data, predictive modelling, and modern analytics platforms. You will lead analytics strategy, strengthen data governance, develop scalable reporting frameworks, and partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvement and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute thedata analytics and HR analytics strategyin alignment with organisational objectives.


• Lead the development of analytics frameworks, dashboards, reports, and performance measurement systems.


• Drive HR analytics initiatives covering recruitment, attrition, employee engagement, workforce planning, productivity, and talent management.


• Translate complex business and workforce data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.


• Partner with senior leadership, HR, Finance, Technology, and Operations to identify analytical opportunities and business priorities.


• Establish KPIs, metrics, and reporting standards to measure business performance and workforce effectiveness.


• Oversee data modelling, statistical analysis, trend identification, and predictive analytics initiatives.


• Improve data quality, governance, consistency, security, and compliance across analytics processes.


• Lead and mentor analytics professionals, fostering analytical excellence and continuous learning.


• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline workflows, and improve analytics efficiency.


• Evaluate emerging analytics technologies and promote self-service business intelligence.


• Present insights, forecasts, and recommendations to executive stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 15+ years of experiencein data analytics, business intelligence, workforce analytics, or related analytical leadership roles.


• Strong expertise indata analytics and HR analytics, including workforce metrics, employee lifecycle analysis, and talent insights.


• Proven experience leading enterprise analytics strategy and delivering measurable business outcomes.


• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, data modelling, forecasting, and predictive analytics.


• Experience with BI and visualisation platforms such asPower BI, Tableau, or similar tools.


• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Python, R, or comparable analytical technologies.


• Experience working with HRIS platforms and workforce data is highly desirable.


• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, quality, and analytical best practices.


• Excellent leadership, stakeholder-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate analytical findings into clear business recommendations.


• A degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related discipline is preferred; relevant postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.