Senior HR Data Analyst

EXL; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is hiring a Power BI / Data Analyst to transform complex workforce and regulatory data into actionable insights. Candidates should have a strong background in data analytics, experience with HR and Compliance data, and be able to create interactive dashboards that aid decision-making across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Power BI development and data analytics.
• Strong command of DAX, Power Query, and data modeling best practices.
• Experience with HR and/or Compliance data.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting needs.
• Monitor data trends for leadership decision-making.

Skills

Data analytics

Data visualization

Communication

Data quality

Data transformation

Data modeling

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

We’re hiring a highly skilled Power BI / Data Analyst to support both HR and Compliance functions. This role is ideal for a data-driven professional who can transform complex workforce and regulatory data into actionable insights. You’ll work cross-functionally with HR, Legal, and Compliance teams to improve visibility, reporting, and data-led decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports across HR and compliance domains (e.g., headcount, attrition, training completion, policy adherence).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into scalable BI solutions.
• Perform data transformation, cleaning, validation, and modeling for accuracy and consistency.
• Integrate data from various systems such as HRIS, LMS, case management, and compliance tracking tools.
• Automate manual reports and streamline data pipelines for recurring compliance submissions and HR insights.
• Monitor data trends and surface key findings for leadership decision-making.
• Ensure alignment with data privacy, governance, and audit standards (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience with Power BI development and data analytics.
• Strong command of DAX, Power Query, and data modeling best practices.
• Hands-on experience working with HR and/or Compliance data.
• Ability to interpret and visualize key compliance indicators and workforce trends.
• Solid understanding of data quality, privacy regulations, and governance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a focus on pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data to non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with SQL or Python for deeper analysis and data manipulation.
• Experience with tools like Workday, Oracle HCM, SuccessFactors, SAP, or learning/compliance management platforms.
• Understanding of internal audits, compliance reporting cycles, or risk assessment frameworks.
• Previous experience in a regulated industry such as BPO, healthcare, banking, or telecommunications.