People Analytics Specialist - HR Performance & Insights
Job Overview
Sharaf DG is hiring a People Analytics Specialist to lead HR performance automation and support strategic people analytics initiatives. This data-driven role requires a strong command of HR metrics, real-time dashboarding, and statistical modeling to enable smarter workforce planning, performance visibility, and decision-making across the organization.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Human Resources / Information Technology and Services
Function: Data Science / People Analytics
Salary: 16000-20000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
The ideal candidate will independently manage HR data lifecycles, build interactive dashboards, and generate actionable workforce insights. A deep understanding of HR systems, KPIs, and advanced analytics tools is essential, along with the ability to work across HR functions such as performance, talent, compensation, and L&D.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Automation

• Define KPIs for critical and frontline roles with COEs, HRBPs, and operations
• Map leading/lagging indicators and correlate performance variables using data models
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards with hourly refresh and peer benchmarking
• Integrate nudges, insights, and alerts to drive individual performance actionability
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate the ROI of performance interventions
• Own the end-to-end roadmap for HR performance visibility and automation

Broader People Analytics

• Design and automate dashboards for attrition, recruitment funnel, learning impact, and engagement metrics
• Perform segmentation, trend analysis, and forecasting for workforce planning
• Support COEs (e.g., C&B, L&D, Talent Acquisition) with program analytics and success metrics
• Drive HR reviews through curated insights and executive-ready data storytelling
• Conduct root cause analyses in areas like absenteeism, mobility, span of control
• Maintain a centralized HR data repository with quality checks and governance
• Lead A/B tests and experiments to validate HR initiatives and interventions
• Standardize and distribute scorecards to HR and business leadership

Job Requirements
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or HR
• Postgraduate diploma in Analytics, HRM, or Data Science is preferred

Experience

• 4-7 years in HR Analytics or Business Analytics with a strong HR domain focus
• Proven ability to build analytical tools and deliver insights to HR and leadership

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL and Power BI (required)
• Python or R for statistical analysis (preferred)
• Familiarity with HRIS, LMS, ATS, and data integration concepts
• Knowledge of workflow tools (e.g., Power Automate, Alteryx) is a plus

Behavioral Skills

• High ownership and self-drive to lead independently
• Strong business communication and stakeholder alignment abilities
• Ability to distill complex data into clear, strategic recommendations
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

What We Offer

• A strategic role driving real-time visibility into HR performance
• Access to large-scale, multi-entity HR data for impactful decision-making
• Collaborative environment with exposure to HR tech innovation
• Opportunities for leadership visibility and high ownership of analytics roadmap

About the Company
Sharaf DG is a leading multi-vertical retail and technology group in the UAE, committed to transforming its HR practices through automation, analytics, and data-driven insights. This role is at the forefront of its workforce transformation journey, helping shape a smarter and more agile organization.
Job Title People Analytics Specialist - HR Performance & Insights
People Analytics Specialist - HR Performance & Insights
Job Overview
Sharaf DG is hiring a People Analytics Specialist to lead HR performance automation and support strategic people analytics initiatives. This data-driven role requires a strong command of HR metrics, real-time dashboarding, and statistical modeling to enable smarter workforce planning, performance visibility, and decision-making across the organization.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Human Resources / Information Technology and Services
Function: Data Science / People Analytics
Salary: 16000-20000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
The ideal candidate will independently manage HR data lifecycles, build interactive dashboards, and generate actionable workforce insights. A deep understanding of HR systems, KPIs, and advanced analytics tools is essential, along with the ability to work across HR functions such as performance, talent, compensation, and L&D.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Automation

• Define KPIs for critical and frontline roles with COEs, HRBPs, and operations
• Map leading/lagging indicators and correlate performance variables using data models
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards with hourly refresh and peer benchmarking
• Integrate nudges, insights, and alerts to drive individual performance actionability
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate the ROI of performance interventions
• Own the end-to-end roadmap for HR performance visibility and automation

Broader People Analytics

• Design and automate dashboards for attrition, recruitment funnel, learning impact, and engagement metrics
• Perform segmentation, trend analysis, and forecasting for workforce planning
• Support COEs (e.g., C&B, L&D, Talent Acquisition) with program analytics and success metrics
• Drive HR reviews through curated insights and executive-ready data storytelling
• Conduct root cause analyses in areas like absenteeism, mobility, span of control
• Maintain a centralized HR data repository with quality checks and governance
• Lead A/B tests and experiments to validate HR initiatives and interventions
• Standardize and distribute scorecards to HR and business leadership

Job Requirements
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or HR
• Postgraduate diploma in Analytics, HRM, or Data Science is preferred

Experience

• 4-7 years in HR Analytics or Business Analytics with a strong HR domain focus
• Proven ability to build analytical tools and deliver insights to HR and leadership

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL and Power BI (required)
• Python or R for statistical analysis (preferred)
• Familiarity with HRIS, LMS, ATS, and data integration concepts
• Knowledge of workflow tools (e.g., Power Automate, Alteryx) is a plus

Behavioral Skills

• High ownership and self-drive to lead independently
• Strong business communication and stakeholder alignment abilities
• Ability to distill complex data into clear, strategic recommendations
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

What We Offer

• A strategic role driving real-time visibility into HR performance
• Access to large-scale, multi-entity HR data for impactful decision-making
• Collaborative environment with exposure to HR tech innovation
• Opportunities for leadership visibility and high ownership of analytics roadmap

About the Company
Sharaf DG is a leading multi-vertical retail and technology group in the UAE, committed to transforming its HR practices through automation, analytics, and data-driven insights. This role is at the forefront of its workforce transformation journey, helping shape a smarter and more agile organization.
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Salary from 16000.00
Salary to 20000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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Location City Dubai
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