Senior HR Analytics Lead — Data-Driven Workforce Planning

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Principal Human Resources Analyst who will transform HR data into strategic insights. You will lead advanced analytics, build dashboards, and partner with leaders to shape workforce planning and talent strategies.

The role requires a master’s in a quantitative field and 8+ years of HR analytics, with strong skills in Python, R, SQL, and Excel. Exceptional communication will help you present findings to executives and drive data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR analytics experience.
• Proven expertise in statistical modeling, data mining, and predictive analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Excel, and HR analytics platforms.
• Strong HR knowledge and ability to translate data into business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with dashboards and reporting for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of HR data to identify trends and provide strategic insights.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports for senior management.
• Forecast workforce needs using advanced statistical methods.
• Collaborate with HR partners to define data needs for analytical projects.
• Ensure data integrity and design robust data collection processes.
• Develop HR models to support workforce planning.
• Present findings to executives in a clear, compelling manner.
• Support adoption of new HR technologies focusing on data capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Data mining

Predictive analytics

HR analytics

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Data Science/HR

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Excel

HR analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Principal Human Resources Analyst who will transform HR data into strategic insights. You will lead advanced analytics, build dashboards, and partner with leaders to shape workforce planning and talent strategies.

The role requires a master’s in a quantitative field and 8+ years of HR analytics, with strong skills in Python, R, SQL, and Excel. Exceptional communication will help you present findings to executives and drive data-driven decision