Hr Data Analyst

Expleo Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in Johannesburg is seeking an HR Analyst. The successful candidate will support data-driven HR processes, manage HR systems, and contribute to employee engagement initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources or data analytics. This is a fixed-term contract role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years experience working in a similar field.
• Proven experience in Human Resources, data analysis, or HR analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support in gathering data for decision-making and lead HR processes.
• Serve as subject matter expert for HR systems automation.
• Conduct monthly payroll reviews to ensure data integrity.
• Oversee HR-led engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage and maintain the HR Portal and internal guidance.

Skills

HR systems management

process automation

data reporting

onboarding administration

policy review

employee engagement coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

PowerApps

Power Automate

MS Forms

Oracle

Power BI

Canva

Job description

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.

We are a talent incubator.

The time you spend at Expleo will turbo-charge your career, allowing you to work on complex technical challenges, enjoy opportunities to expand your skills and take part in inspiring, multi-disciplinary collaborations with your colleagues.

Whether working on autonomous vehicles, green planes, the factories of tomorrow or cutting-edge banking technology, you will have the opportunity to become a bolder version of yourself.

Let's change the game together.

We are looking for an HR Analyst to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa.

You will support in gathering necessary data for decision-making and lead a transformative, data-driven revolution that propels the organisation into a realm of unparalleled employee satisfaction and professional growth.

Provide expertise in data analysis and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improving Human Resources (HR) processes and initiatives.

Responsibilities

HR Systems, Automation & Reporting

Serve as subject matter expert for HR systems automation, integrating PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI and MS Forms to streamline HR processes.

Lead the design, testing, and maintenance of automated workflows and digital tools that enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Maintain HR systems (Oracle, HR Portal) and act as the primary contact for system queries or issues.

Provide regular HR reports and insights, including headcount report (monthly), annual leave balance report to SMT, monthly payroll annual leave report for finance, monthly sick leave report and data and analysis for board reports.

Review HR policies and processes, recommending and implementing improvements for consistency, compliance and automation opportunities.

Payroll, Leave & Compliance

Conduct monthly payroll reviews to ensure data integrity.

Manage annual leave administration, including quarterly reminders and balance tracking.

Oversee right to work checks and liaise with the immigration manager for monthly compliance reviews.

Maintain accurate HR documentation and ensure quarterly housekeeping audits are completed.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Oversee HR-led engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

HR representation for D&I initiatives.

Create visual materials and internal communications using Canva.

General HR Operations

Manage and maintain the HR Portal and internal guidance.

Ensure all HR administrative processes run smoothly.

Provide support to HRBPs and Offshore team as needed.

Collect, analyse and manage HR and business data to improve processes and support decision-making.

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance through quality controls and regular audits.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, to optimise data systems and analytics processes.

Drive continuous improvement in data management and analytics capabilities across the organisation.

Scope & Impact

Contribute to the achievement of business objectives and execute plans to deliver results within own job area with some level of supervision.

Responsible for checking data and information when minor changes may be required based on review.

Stakeholder Interaction

Key stakeholders include clients and internal delivery / support function teams.

Communicate with stakeholders on matters that involve obtaining or providing information / explanation on matters related to the job tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.

Essential Skills

Systems & Automation : PowerApps, Power Automate, MS Forms, Oracle, MS Teams, Unit 4, Power BI

Design Tools

Canva

Core Skills

• HR systems management
• process automation
• data reporting
• onboarding administration
• policy review
• employee engagement coordination

Competencies

• Analytical mindset
• continuous improvement focus
• strong attention to detail
• cross-functional collaboration

Other Requirements

Desired skills

3 – 5 years experience working in a similar field.

Working hours

10am – 7pm (During daylight savings period).

Fixed term contract

12 Months.

Experience

Proven experience in Human Resources, data analysis, or HR analytics.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

General Business and Administrative

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting