HR Specialist - Data & Analytics

Job Description

At Emirates our People Experience team is pivotal in ensuring that we are creating a positive employee experience. At all touch points, from recruitment to on boarding all the way to an employee&aposs end of service, we are committed to providing an excellent employee life cycle!

Youll collaborate with HR, IT, and ED&A teams to drive data-informed decisions. A background in data science is essential for this role.

Using statistical methods, machine learning, and visualization tools, you will solve HR-related business challenges and work closely with cross-functional teams to turn insights into actionable strategies.

• Support the HR Manager Data & Analytics in managing the people analytics demand funnel, aligning with HRs strategic goals and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in requirement-gathering sessions with internal (e.g., C&B, HRBP, L&T) and external stakeholders (e.g., P&L, IT, Legal, Finance, ED&A).
• Assist in developing delivery roadmaps across the data value chainfrom ingestion to modelling and visualization.
• Lead development of people analytics data products in collaboration with HR, ED&A, and IT; build and test data ingestion pipelines and domain products within the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP).
• Maintain and enhance existing data products and models based on evolving business needs.
• Define key people metrics and develop information products (e.g., dashboards, reports, data science models) to generate actionable insights.
• Monitor KPI trends and recommend insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance existing dashboards and reports to ensure relevance, accuracy, and business value.
• Support self-service analytics enablement by guiding HR stakeholders, data analysts, and power users on best practices and standardized tools.
• Contribute to analytics capability building by designing and delivering training, workshops, and consultations to upskill HR teams.
• Promote adoption of advanced analytics and data visualization through best practices and internal advocacy.
• Collaborate with the HR Systems & Technology team to align analytics needs with system design, ensuring integration of data across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with the HR Governance & Compliance team and ED&A to support data quality, regulatory compliance, and master data governance within the Enterprise Data Platform.

• Bachelor&aposs degree and 5+ years experience in data science
• Proficient in data mining, machine learning, AI, mathematics, and statistical analysis
• Advanced skills in pattern recognition and predictive modeling
• Experienced with Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau
• Familiar with HR systems (e.g., ERP, P2P, Taleo) and/or airline industry preferred
• Proven experience in leading transformational initiatives
• Skilled in project management with a focus on investment, scope, and success metrics
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement across all levels

• Able to understand diverse user needs and translate them into practical solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders