HR Data Analyst (Remote-First)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Generous paid time off and holiday

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Data Analyst for a remote-first role with a Stellenbosch-based tech hub. You will collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to drive workforce insights and strategic decisions, building dashboards and reports that inform talent management and operations.

Applicants should have 3+ years in HR analytics, strong data visualization skills (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI), and the ability to present findings clearly to senior stakeholders in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze HR data from multiple sources (HRIS, payroll, performance systems).
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards to track turnover, recruitment, compensation, and engagement.
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights to HR leadership and business units.
• Design and conduct statistical analyses to support HR initiatives and planning.
• Collaborate with IT and HR to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Present findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders and support ad-hoc data requests.

Skills

Data analysis

HR metrics

Critical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, HR, or Information Systems

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent tech innovation hub based in Stellenbosch , is looking for a skilled HR Data Analyst to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, ideal for an analytical and detail-oriented professional who can leverage data to drive strategic HR decisions. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to provide actionable insights into workforce trends, talent management, and operational efficiency. This remote-first role requires a strong command of data analytics tools and a passion for using information to improve organizational outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with HR leadership and business stakeholders to identify key metrics and develop reports that support evidence-based decision-making. Embracing a remote working lifestyle is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze HR data from various sources, including HRIS, payroll, and performance management systems.


• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to track key metrics such as employee turnover, recruitment efficiency, compensation, and engagement levels.


• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in HR data and provide actionable insights and recommendations to HR leadership and business units.


• Design and conduct statistical analyses to support HR initiatives and strategic planning.


• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy.


• Stay updated on HR analytics best practices and emerging technologies.


• Present complex data findings in a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders.


• Support ad-hoc data requests and provide analytical support for special HR projects.


• Contribute to the development of predictive models for workforce planning and talent management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an HR Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role focusing on HR data.


• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.


• Strong understanding of HR concepts, metrics, and best practices.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable business insights.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings effectively.


• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is highly preferred.


• Familiarity with HRIS platforms like Workday, SAP, or Oracle HCM.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of ZAR .


• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and holiday allowance.


• Professional development budget for training, conferences, and certifications.


• Access to cutting-edge HR analytics software and tools.


• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.


• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture.