HR Analyst

HR Analyst

The HR Analyst transforms complex workforce data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the People and Culture function. By integrating data from multiple HR systems and leveraging advanced analytics and visualisation tools, the role enables evidence-based initiatives that enhance workforce planning, employee experience, and organisational performance. This position is key to fostering a data-driven HR culture through timely, accurate, and strategically aligned reporting.

Location

Johannesburg - Adcorp Place

Contract Type

Permanent

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years' experience in data analysis, reporting, or workforce analytics within a People and Culture / HR environment.
• Proven experience as a Human Resources Analyst
• Strong understanding of HR processes and other data management systems and best practices
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods and visualisation tools
• Excellent communication, reporting writing and presentation skills specifically for Executive and Board reporting
• Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Workday HCM and Reporting experience would be advantageous.

Education:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Roles and Responsibilities

HR Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Analyze data from HR systems (e.g., recruitment, performance, learning, engagement, payroll) to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic People and Culture and business decisions
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of People and Culture functions and processes to contextualise data and drive relevant, actionable insights
• Apply design thinking and problem-solving methodologies to convert business needs into practical, data-driven solutions
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and prioritise analytics opportunities that enhance workforce effectiveness, organisational agility, and employee experience
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve People and Culture practices and support business objectives
• Utilise historical and current workforce data to forecast trends such as attrition, engagement, and performance outcomes
• Formulate business-relevant questions that guide analysis and uncover insights to address core challenges

Reporting and Dashboard Development

• Collect, clean, validate, and analyse data from multiple HR systems (e.g., Workday, Payspace, LMS, Culture Amp), ensuring integrity, accuracy, and completeness
• Design, build, and maintain visually engaging dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Excel, and Workday
• Deliver timely, accurate, and business-aligned reports to People and Culture, business leaders, and other stakeholders
• Continuously monitor and analyse workforce data to identify trends, anomalies, and predictive indicators
• Transform complex data into compelling narratives that influence decision-making across all levels
• Develop and maintain standardised reporting frameworks to enable consistent and comparative analysis across functions and time periods
• Ensure analytics directly address defined business questions and provide actionable insights into key challenges and opportunities

Data Governance and Quality Assurance

• Develop, manage, and maintain HR databases, dashboards, and data repositories in compliance with data governance and privacy regulations
• Establish and uphold data quality standards, documentation processes, and continuous improvement mechanisms
• Create roadmaps and prioritise tasks to manage resources efficiently and ensure timely completion of critical projects and reports

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with People and Culture team, Talent Acquisition teams, and Leadership to understand data requirements and deliver insights that support workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, business strategic objectives and decision making
• Present findings in a clear, compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Work closely with People and Culture Partners and Management to develop and implement data-driven strategies for workforce optimisation

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and improve data workflows
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging analytics tools, and AI-driven methodologies to continuously enhance analytical capability and business impact