Senior HR Analyst

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Remote work option

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior HR Analyst for a rapidly expanding financial services group headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng. You will collect, analyze, and report on HR metrics, develop dashboards, and translate data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field, 5–7 years in HR analytics, and strong experience with HRIS (Workday, SAP, Oracle), Excel, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative or HR-related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in HR analytics or a similar data role.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to translate data into actionable leadership insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance HR dashboards and reports.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends in demographics, recruitment, performance, and retention.
• Conduct statistical analyses to support workforce planning and talent movement.
• Design ad-hoc reports to answer specific HR questions.
• Ensure data integrity across HR systems and reports.
• Collaborate with HRBPs to understand data needs and provide analytics support.
• Develop predictive models for turnover and recruitment lead times.
• Present findings to HR leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay current with HR analytics best practices and technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor or Master in statistics/data science/economics/mathematics/hr

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

HRIS (SAP)

HRIS (Oracle)

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding financial services group headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng , is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior HR Analyst. This role is instrumental in providing data-driven insights to support strategic HR decision-making. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on various HR metrics, including workforce planning, talent acquisition effectiveness, employee retention, and compensation. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a deep understanding of HR data, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership in Gauteng, ZA .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance HR dashboards and reports using HRIS and other data sources.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to workforce demographics, recruitment, performance, and retention.
• Conduct statistical analysis to support strategic HR initiatives, such as workforce planning, succession planning, and talent mobility.
• Design and execute ad-hoc reports and analyses to address specific business questions and HR challenges.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems and reports.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop predictive models for key HR metrics, such as employee turnover and recruitment lead times in Centurion .
• Present findings and recommendations to HR leadership and business stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay current with HR analytics best practices and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Human Resources, or a related analytical field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in HR analytics or a similar data analysis role.
• Proven experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience in building and interpreting HR metrics and KPIs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in the financial services sector in Gauteng is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities for professional development in data analytics and HR technology.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on data-driven decision-making in Centurion .
• Flexible work arrangements, including a remote work option.
• Access to cutting-edge analytical tools and software.
• Generous annual leave and sick leave allowances.
• Employee assistance program and wellness benefits.