People Analytics Manager
A professional who uses data analysis techniques to understand and improve HR processes, employee performance, and hiring practices.
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Junior (0-2 years of experience)
Summary of the Role
We are seeking a motivated and data-driven junior People Analytics Manager to join our Human Resources (HR) team. The primary focus of this role is to analyze people-related data to inform our HR strategies and drive organizational performance. Key responsibilities will include collecting employee data, conducting analyses, and providing insights to support decision-making.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Excel
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Basic knowledge of descriptive statistics and data visualization
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Organizational and time-management abilities
- Capability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Psychology or related field
- Understanding of HR processes and concepts
- Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and reporting tools
- Basic experience with statistics and data analysis techniques
- Strong attention to detail and dedication to data accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Responsibilities
- Collect and manage employee data from a variety of sources, including HR databases and surveys
- Conduct analyses of demographic, performance, and survey data
- Communicate findings and provide actionable insights to HR and management teams
- Assist in developing and implementing HR metrics and dashboards
- Support the design and delivery of regular employee reports
- Contribute to the continual improvement of analytics methods and practices
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure accuracy in reporting
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information
Intermediate (2-5 years of experience)
Summary of the Role
The People Analytics Manager is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to help guide the organization's human resource decisions. This role involves analyzing trends, forecasting workforce needs, and developing insights to improve employee experience and effectiveness.
Required Skills
- Expertise in data analysis and manipulation with tools such as SQL, R, or Python.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
- Project management and leadership abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in HR, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, or business intelligence.
- Strong understanding of HR processes and policies.
- Proven track record of managing and delivering analytics projects.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and HR analytics software (e.g., Visier, Tableau, PowerBI).
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of people analytics projects, interpreting complex datasets related to employee behavior and trends.
- Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify critical business questions and hypotheses to test using people data.
- Develop predictive models and conduct statistical analyses to inform HR strategies and interventions.
- Manage and ensure the integrity of the organization's HR data systems and metrics.
- Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership through compelling storytelling and visualizations.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in people analytics methodologies.
- Develop and manage reporting dashboards for HR metrics to track workforce health and productivity.
- Provide training and support to HR team members on data gathering and interpretation processes.
Senior (5+ years of experience)
Summary of the Role
The People Analytics Manager is responsible for overseeing the team that interprets data about employment activities, employee performance, and human resource programs. This role involves strategic planning, developing analytics solutions to drive effective decision-making and designing predictive models for talent retention and recruitment.
Required Skills
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and project management abilities.
- Expertise in data visualization and presentation tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
- Knowledge of statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS) and proficiency in Excel.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and roles.
- Strategic thinking with a focus on results and performance improvement.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or advanced certification in Analytics, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within human resources, with a focus on analytics and data management.
- Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, and forecasting/predictive modeling.
- Experience with HRIS and analytics platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar tools.
- Proven ability to manage and analyze large data sets and convert data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate findings to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the People Analytics team to provide insights on workforce data and trends.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of HR data to inform leadership decisions.
- Develop and implement analytical solutions for talent management, employee engagement, and organizational design.
- Collaborate with HR and business leaders to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
- Create and maintain statistical models for predictive analytics, helping to forecast hiring needs and employee turnover.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management to influence HR strategies.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with data protection laws and policies.
- Drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making within the HR function.
- Stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in people analytics and HR technology.
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