Senior Specialist: Data Analyst at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Data Integration: Embed analytics capabilities within HR and People Analytics frameworks, aligning with organizational goals and enhancing data-driven decision-making processes.
• Data Management: Oversee the comprehensive collection, validation, and analysis of HR data, ensuring accuracy and integrity for effective reporting and decision support.
• Advanced Analytical Techniques: Utilize R and Python to perform complex data analyses and uncover actionable insights that support HR strategies.
• Data Visualization: Design and implement interactive dashboards and reports using PowerBI to present data in a clear and actionable manner, enabling stakeholders to quickly grasp key metrics and trends.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with various departments and senior stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, translating them into data-driven solutions and reports.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders to communicate findings, gather feedback, and ensure analytics initiatives align with organizational needs and objectives.
• Reporting Excellence: Develop and deliver high-quality, insightful reports that provide a comprehensive view of HR metrics, trends, and performance indicators.

Analysis and Insights:

• Analytical Reporting: Use data analysis and reporting tools to create detailed reports highlighting key HR metrics and trends, driving strategic decisions.
• Impact Assessment: Evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives, using data to measure outcomes and suggest improvements.
• Dashboard Creation: Build interactive dashboards using PowerBI to visualize HR data, enabling stakeholders to easily interpret and act on the information.
• Tool Development and Integration: Support the development and integration of analytics tools and systems to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities within HR.

Reporting and Interpretation:

• Analytics Strategy: Develop a robust framework for collecting, analyzing, and reporting HR data that aligns with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Advanced Reporting Skills: Produce clear, concise, and impactful reports that effectively communicate complex HR data and insights to various audiences.
• Strategic Reporting: Formulate and execute a reporting strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and provides valuable insights into workforce dynamics.
• Stakeholder Communication: Customize reports and presentations to meet the needs of different stakeholders, ensuring clarity and relevance of the information provided.

Operational Execution:

• HR Research: Conduct research on best practices in HR analytics and integrate these insights into the organization’s practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Change Management: Influence and manage significant changes within the HR function, contributing to organizational growth and efficiency.
• Proactive Communication: Regularly update stakeholders on the progress of analytics projects and address any challenges or changes in a timely manner.
• Issue Management: Identify potential issues in data strategies and practices, proactively developing and implementing solutions.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure analytics practices meet regulatory standards and address compliance requirements as needed.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualization, with demonstrated expertise in R, Python, and PowerBI.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, advanced reporting capabilities, stakeholder management experience, and proficiency in requirements gathering.