HR Analytics and Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

Senior Analyst, HR Analytics and Workforce Planning

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY  

As  Senior Analyst,  HR Analytics &  Workforce  Planning, you will translate strategic direction into execution by leading day-to-day delivery of analytics, workforce planning, and insight generation. You will act as a bridge between strategy and execution—owning key analytics products, guiding junior team members, and partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver actionable, data-driven insights.  

You will play a critical role in operationalizing workforce planning frameworks, embedding analytics into HR processes, and ensuring high-quality outputs that support decision-making across the organization.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS  

1. Workforce Analytics & Insights  

• Lead the development and delivery of dashboards and analytics products covering workforce trends (attrition, skills, productivity, diversity).  

• Translate business questions into analytical approaches and actionable insights.  

• Apply scenario modelling and forecasting to support hiring, retention, and workforce investment decisions.  

• Ensure analytics outputs are accurate, relevant, and aligned to business priorities.  

2. Data Strategy, Governance & Quality  

• Support implementation of HR data architecture and data models aligned with enterprise platforms (e.g., Databricks).  

• Define and maintain consistent metrics, definitions, and reporting standards.  

• Partner with IT and HR Digital teams to ensure data quality, integration, and usability.  

• Monitor and improve data integrity and reporting accuracy.  

3. Strategic Workforce Planning  

• Operationalize the workforce planning framework (demand forecasting, skills analysis, scenario models).  

• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to translate strategy into workforce implications.  

• Support alignment of workforce plans with recruiting and talent strategies.  

• Contribute to skills mapping and workforce segmentation efforts.  

4. Business Partnering & Advisory  

• Act as a trusted partner to HR stakeholders by providing insights and recommendations.  

• Translate data into clear narratives for senior stakeholders.  

• Identify workforce risks and opportunities and propose solutions.  

5. Team  Guidance & Delivery Management  

• Influence and mentor analysts; review outputs to ensure quality and consistency.  

• Coordinate external resources when required by project  

• Manage priorities, workflows, and delivery timelines across analytics initiatives.  

• Drive continuous improvement in tools, methodologies, and processes.  

• Contribute hands-on to complex analyses and executive materials.  

6. Innovation & Capability Building  

• Support development of lightweight tools, dashboards, or prototypes to solve HR problems.  

• Promote data-driven decision making across HR communities.  

• Contribute to building analytics literacy across HR teams.  

COMPETENCIES  

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.  

• Strong 8-12  years  experience in workforce analytics, HR analytics, or workforce planning.  

• Proven ability to deliver dashboards, analytics solutions, and scenario modelling.  

• Advanced proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel, and working knowledge of Python/R (preferred).  

• Understanding of HR data (e.g., SuccessFactors) and enterprise data environments.  

• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, IT, Finance).  

• Strong storytelling and communication skills for business audiences.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and guide junior team members.  

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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