Data Analytics Leader

Weekday AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI in Bengaluru is seeking a Data Analytics Leader to drive data analytics, HR analytics, and business intelligence initiatives across the organization. You will transform workforce data into actionable insights to improve business performance and workforce effectiveness.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong expertise in data analytics and HR analytics, and leadership capabilities. Proficiency in Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Python/R, and HRIS is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data analytics, BI, or analytics leadership.
• Experience in data analytics and HR analytics with workforce metrics.
• Proven track record leading enterprise analytics strategy and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, data modelling, forecasting, and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the data analytics and HR analytics strategy.
• Lead development of analytics frameworks, dashboards, and reports.
• Drive HR analytics initiatives on recruitment, attrition, engagement, and planning.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Partner with senior leadership across functions to identify opportunities and priorities.
• Establish KPIs and reporting standards to measure performance.
• Oversee data modelling, analyses, and predictive analytics initiatives.
• Improve data governance, quality, security, and compliance across processes.
• Lead analytics professionals and foster continuous learning.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline workflows.
• Evaluate emerging analytics technologies and promote self-service BI.
• Present insights and forecasts to executives to support decisions.

Skills

Data analytics

HR analytics

Leadership

Business intelligence

Predictive analytics

Statistical modelling

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Analytics/Statistics/CS/Math

Postgraduate qualifications advantageous

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

HRIS

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekly's clients

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

Experience: 15+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

We are looking for an accomplished Data Analytics Leader with extensive experience in data 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.