Associate Director, HR Information System and Data Analytics
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The Human Resources department at INSEAD focuses on talent development and management, implementing strategies to attract, train, and retain top professionals. It plays a key role in promoting a culture of learning and innovation within the institution.
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Job Description
The Human Resources department at INSEAD focuses on talent development and management, implementing strategies to attract, train, and retain top professionals.
It plays a key role in promoting a culture of learning and innovation within the institution.
INSEAD is seeking an
Associate Director, HR Information Systems and Data Analytics
to join our HR Department.
This is a full-time, permanent position based on one of our campuses: Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France, Middle East Campus in Abu Dhabi, or Asia Campus in Singapore.
A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.
About The Job
Reporting to the Executive Director, HR Total Rewards and HR Shared Services, you will be leading the development, optimisation, and digital transformation of our Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) ecosystem, centered around Oracle HCM.
As part of the HR team, this role sits at the intersection of HR, Data, and IT.
You will work closely with Oracle Product Owners from other business functions (Finance and Procurement), as well as with the IT organization, to drive innovation, data excellence, and operational efficiency across HR systems.
You will play a key role in shaping and implementing the HR digital strategy, ensuring our systems and data capabilities effectively support business decision-making and organizational performance.
Your Role Within The Team
- Contribute to and implement the HR digital strategy, covering HR Information Systems and HR data analytics
- Lead the optimisation and continuous improvement of the Oracle HCM platform
- Drive the development, automation, and standardisation of HR reporting and dashboards
- Establish a strong data analytics approach to support HR and business decision-making
- Ensure data quality, governance, and consistency across HR systems
- Manage interfaces between Oracle HCM and multiple payroll systems across countries
- Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders, IT teams, and cross-functional Oracle Product Owners (Finance, Procurement)
- Lead and develop a team composed of a System Analysts and an external integration partner
- Act as the main point of contact for HRIS-related topics, ensuring effective prioritization and delivery
- Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and process improvement
- The ideal candidate profile
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Oracle HCM
- Advanced knowledge of SQL queries and data extraction
- Experience with VBScript (VBS) or similar scripting/automation tools
- Strong expertise in Power BI or other advanced reporting and data visualization tools
- Proven experience managing HR Information Systems in an international environment
- Experience with system integrations and payroll interfaces
- Solid understanding of data management, reporting architecture, and analytics frameworks
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is required
Leadership & Core Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to influence and drive change across HR and business teams
- Customer-oriented mindset with a strong service approach; Lead a dynamic team where understanding and meeting client needs is at the core of what we do
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-evolving digital environment
- Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
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