Remote HR Data Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary package

Annual leave and holidays

Professional development in data/HR

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote HR Data Analyst to transform HR data into strategic insights. This fully remote role supports operations based in South Africa and Queenstown region, focusing on workforce planning, talent management, and data-driven HR strategy.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in HR analytics, strong skills in Excel, SQL, Python/R, and experience with HRIS and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of experience as an HR Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role with an HR focus.
• Proficiency in Excel (Advanced), SQL, Python or R.
• Experience with HRIS and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong HR knowledge and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to present insights.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize HR data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports tracking key HR metrics.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and correlations related to workforce dynamics.
• Provide actionable insights to HR leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct statistical analyses to forecast HR needs and challenges.
• Assist with surveys design and result analysis.
• Collaborate with IT and HR to improve data collection and reporting systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, or related field

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive organization focused on leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, is seeking a skilled and analytical Remote HR Data Analyst. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in South Africa, supporting their operational base near Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will play a critical role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to provide actionable insights that inform workforce planning, talent management, and overall HR strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a strong proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies, coupled with a solid understanding of HR principles. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by transforming raw data into strategic intelligence within a remote-first operational model.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize HR data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to track key HR metrics and KPIs (e.g., employee turnover, recruitment effectiveness, employee engagement).
• Analyze HR data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations related to workforce dynamics.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to HR leadership and business stakeholders to inform strategic decision-making.
• Conduct statistical analysis on workforce data to forecast future HR needs and identify potential challenges.
• Design and implement surveys to gather employee feedback and analyze results.
• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to improve HR data collection and reporting systems.
• Present findings and insights in a clear, concise, and visually engaging manner.
• Stay abreast of new HR analytics tools and techniques.
• Support ad-hoc data analysis requests from various departments.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an HR Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role with an HR focus.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel (advanced), SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of HR principles and metrics.
• Excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into understandable insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fully remote environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development in data analytics and HR technology.
• Access to modern HR analytics tools and platforms.
• Contribute to data-driven decision-making within a growing organization.
• Be part of an innovative remote-first company culture.
• Annual leave and company-recognized holidays.
• Potential to influence HR strategy through data insights.