HR Data Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement planning options

Access to advanced analytics tools and

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an HR Data Analyst in Stellenbosch. The role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to inform workforce strategies and compensation decisions.

It combines in-office analysis with flexible remote work to support data management and strategic input. The ideal candidate will have a quantitative background, 2-4 years of HR analytics experience, and strong skills in Excel, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI, along with solid HR domain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in HR analytics or data analysis.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Understanding of HR principles and metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data findings clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze HR data from various sources to identify trends and patterns.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to track key HR metrics (headcount, turnover, recruitment effectiveness).
• Provide insights and recommendations to HR leadership and business stakeholders based on data analysis.
• Assist in the design and evaluation of HR programs and initiatives through data analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems.
• Stay updated on HR analytics best practices and relevant technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/HR

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented HR Data Analyst to join their team in Stellenbosch. This role is essential for providing data-driven insights to inform HR strategies and decisions. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data related to workforce trends, employee performance, and compensation. This hybrid position allows for a blend of focused analysis in the office and flexible remote work, enabling effective data management and strategic input.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze HR data from various sources to identify trends and patterns.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to track key HR metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, recruitment effectiveness).
• Provide insights and recommendations to HR leadership and business stakeholders based on data analysis.
• Assist in the design and evaluation of HR programs and initiatives through data analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems.
• Stay updated on HR analytics best practices and relevant technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in HR analytics or data analysis.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Understanding of HR principles and metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data findings clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and office collaboration.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.
• Access to advanced analytics tools and training programs.
• A data-centric environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.