People Analytics Specialist - HR Performance & Insights Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
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.