HR Data Analyst

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Training in advanced data analytics

Hybrid work model Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled HR Data Analyst to join their HR team in Upington. You will collect, clean, and analyze HR data, develop dashboards, and support workforce planning.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with business leaders, and improving data integrity across HR systems. A Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years in HR data analysis are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, HR, or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in HRIS, Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple datasets.
• Good communication of data insights.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize HR data from various sources.
• Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, recruitment effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Develop dashboards to visualize key HR trends and insights.
• Collaborate with HR team members and business leaders to understand data needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements based on data analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems.

Skills

Analytical HR data

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

HRIS systems

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and analytical HR Data Analyst to join their Human Resources team in Upington . This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on HR data to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making. You will work with various HR systems to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of HR programs, and support workforce planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for data and its application in HR to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize HR data from various sources.
• Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, recruitment effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key HR trends and insights.
• Collaborate with HR team members and business leaders to understand data needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements based on data analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within an HR context.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple datasets.
• Good communication skills to present data insights effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary, based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for training in advanced data analytics tools and techniques.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility in Upington .
• A supportive environment for data-driven HR initiatives.