Senior Manager - People Data Analytics

About This Role

An exceptional opportunity awaits for a Senior Manager People Analytics to join a globally recognised organisation based in Dubai.

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of people analytics frameworks that support strategic decision-making across the entire organisation.
• Collaborate closely with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to identify data-driven opportunities for improving employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Develop advanced dashboards, reports, and visualisations that communicate complex workforce trends in an accessible manner to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of people data by establishing robust governance protocols and compliance standards.
• Translate business challenges into analytical questions and deliver clear recommendations based on rigorous quantitative analysis.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts within the team, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, empathy, and professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in data collection methodologies, ensuring alignment with best practices in people analytics.
• Partner with external vendors or consultants as needed to enhance analytics capabilities or implement new technologies.
• Monitor emerging trends in people analytics and proactively introduce innovative approaches that add value to the organisation.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by providing insightful analysis on workforce demographics and related metrics.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in people analytics or HR analytics roles within large organisations, demonstrating your ability to manage complex projects from inception to delivery.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as R, Python, or SPSS as well as advanced Excel skills for manipulating large datasets.
• Strong background in designing interactive dashboards using platforms like Power BI or Tableau to present workforce insights effectively.
• Deep understanding of HR processes including talent management, employee engagement surveys, performance measurement systems, and diversity metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to collaborate empathetically with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and functions.
• Proven track record of implementing robust data governance frameworks that ensure privacy compliance and data integrity.
• Ability to mentor junior team members by sharing knowledge generously and supporting their professional development.
• Experience working with cloud-based HRIS systems (such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors) for extracting relevant people data.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex analyses in clear terms to non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to continuous learning demonstrated by participation in training programmes or industry forums focused on people analytics.