Data Analytics Specialist

Gender; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender is seeking a Data & Analytics Specialist to elevate HR data capabilities and drive data‑driven decision making. You will lead data strategy, governance, and the development of dashboards and analytics tools across HR.

The role emphasizes transforming HR into a data‑driven operation, delivering insights that influence HR strategy and outcomes with senior leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, Business Analytics or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in HR analytics, data management or BI, with a track record of maturing data capabilities.
• Expert proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization platforms; strong SQL and data modeling.
• Experience with data integration, data governance and data quality management.
• Familiarity with HR data systems (HRIS) and data flows optimization.
• Excellent communication to convey complex data to senior leaders.
• Project management experience leading data-related initiatives from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Data Strategy Leadership: design and implement HR data strategy to mature analytics capability.
• Data Capability Development: build data management practices and governance across HR.
• Advanced Dashboard & Reporting Development: create dashboards and visualizations translating HR data into insights.
• Data Integration & Architecture: collaborate with IT to integrate data from HR systems and ensure cohesive architecture.
• Analytical Insight Generation: analyze HR data to identify trends in workforce planning, engagement, turnover, recruitment, performance.
• Mentorship & Capability Building: train HR team in data literacy and dashboard usage.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: stay updated on HR analytics trends and implement best practices.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

Data governance

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics

Tools

Tableau

HRIS

Job description

Education Bachelor of Science(Statistics)

Category Information Technology

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data & Analytics Specialist to elevate our HR data capabilities and champion data-driven decision-making within the HR function. Given our current early stage of data maturity, this role will be instrumental in building robust data processes, establishing data governance, and developing powerful dashboards and analytics tools in relevant platforms. You will be a key driver in transforming our HR function into a data-driven operation, delivering insights that directly impact HR strategy and outcomes

Principal Accountabilities

• Data Strategy Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of an HR data strategy to advance data maturity and enable data-driven decision-making within HR
• Data Capability Development: Build and enhance data management practices, establish data governance frameworks, and implement standard data quality processes across the HR function. Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) for HR, creating insightful reports to inform strategic decision making across the function.
• Advanced Dashboard & Reporting Development: Design complex and insightful dashboards, reports and visualizations, translating HR data into actionable insights for senior leaders.
• Data Integration & Architecture: Work with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate data from relevant HR systems, ensuring cohesive data architecture and consistency.
• Analytical Insight Generation: Analyze and interpret complex HR data, identifying trends and key insights on areas such as workforce planning, employee engagement, turnover, recruitment, and performance.
• Mentorship & Capability Building: Train and mentor HR team members in data literacy, dashboard usage, and data-driven practices to foster an analytics culture within
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Stay current with trends in HR analytics and data visualization, implementing best practices and tools to drive ongoing improvement in HR data capabilities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of experience in HR analytics, data management, business intelligence, or related roles, with a proven track record of maturing data capabilities in organizations.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, etc). Strong skills in SQL, data modeling, and data manipulation. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data integration and data governance. Familiarity with HR data systems (HRIS,) and the ability to optimize data flows.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to handle and interpret complex data sets, creating insights that drive HR and business outcomes.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with experience leading data-related projects from conception to implementation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an organization undergoing a data transformation or building analytics capabilities from a foundational level. Knowledge of data governance, data architecture, and best practices in data quality management. Certification in Power BI, Tableau, or similar platform; knowledge of data governance tools is a plus.