Senior HR Analyst - Workforce Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior HR Analyst specializing in Workforce Planning to forecast staffing needs and analyze trends in a large-scale agricultural enterprise. The role offers a hybrid work model in the Limpopo province and focuses on delivering data-driven strategies to ensure the right talent at the right time.

The position requires 5+ years in HR analytics, strong Excel/SQL/HRIS skills, and the ability to present complex data clearly to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, statistics, mathematics, or business analytics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR analytics or workforce planning.
• Strong Excel, SQL, and HRIS reporting skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and data presentation.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workforce models to forecast staffing needs.
• Analyze headcount, turnover, skills, performance, and demographics.
• Collaborate with leaders to translate objectives into workforce plans.
• Design HR metrics and dashboards to track indicators.
• Conduct scenario planning and impact analyses.
• Support talent management with data-driven insights.
• Prepare reports for senior management on trends and recommendations.
• Ensure data integrity across HR systems.
• Stay updated on trends in workforce analytics.

Skills

Workforce analytics

Data analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Statistics, Mathematics, or Business Analytics

Tools

Excel

SQL

HRIS reporting

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a large-scale agricultural enterprise, is seeking a Senior HR Analyst specializing in Workforce Planning to join their team in Polokwane. This role is critical for forecasting future workforce needs, analyzing trends, and developing strategies to ensure the company has the right talent in the right place at the right time. The Senior HR Analyst will play a key role in strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights into workforce demographics, performance, and potential challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical HR professional to make a significant impact within a vital sector in Limpopo province. The hybrid model allows for a balance of focused analysis and collaborative engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workforce models to forecast future staffing requirements and identify potential gaps.


• Analyze HR data related to headcount, turnover, skills, performance, and demographics to identify trends and insights.


• Collaborate with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into workforce plans.


• Design and implement HR metrics and dashboards to track key workforce planning indicators.


• Conduct scenario planning and impact analysis for various workforce strategies.


• Support talent management initiatives, including succession planning and talent reviews, with data-driven insights.


• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on workforce trends and recommendations.


• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within HR systems.


• Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in workforce analytics and planning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, or a related field.


• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and HRIS reporting modules.


• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling techniques.


• Excellent understanding of HR principles and processes.


• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.


• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.


• Experience working with large datasets and diverse HR information systems.

Benefits

• competitive salary


• comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund


• opportunities for professional development and further training in advanced analytics


• You will contribute to critical strategic decisions within a leading agricultural company in Polokwane.


• The hybrid work arrangement promotes work-life balance while ensuring team connectivity.