Workforce Analyst

Overview

Workforce Planning & Analytics

• Develop and maintain workforce planning models across all business units within the holding group
• Analyze headcount data, turnover trends, and staffing gaps to support leadership decision-making
• Design and produce periodic workforce reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards
• Forecast short- and long-term manpower requirements aligned with business strategy
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and department heads to assess talent pipeline health

Compliance Analysis & Policy Auditing

• Monitor and analyze compliance with Qatar Labour Law, Wage Protection System (WPS), and relevant GCC labor regulations
• Conduct internal HR policy audits and identify gaps between current practices and regulatory requirements
• Prepare compliance reports and present findings to senior management and Group HR leadership
• Support external audits by preparing data packs, documentation, and analytical summaries
• Recommend corrective actions and track resolution of audit findings

Data Management & Reporting

• Manage and cleanse workforce datasets from HRIS and ERP systems to ensure data integrity
• Build automated reporting tools and interactive dashboards using Power BI, Excel, or equivalent platforms
• Analyze HR metrics including attrition, absenteeism, cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, and diversity ratios
• Prepare executive-level presentations translating complex data into clear insights and recommendations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the data interface between HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations functions within the holding group
• Support M&A due diligence activities by providing workforce analysis for acquired or target entities
• Participate in HR transformation and digital initiatives as the analytics subject matter expert

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
• Master's degree or professional HR/analytics certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRCI) is a strong advantage

Experience

• **Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in workforce analytics or data analysis**
• **Experience must include direct exposure to holding company or multi-entity group structures**
• Proven track record in workforce planning, compliance analysis, and HR audit functions
• Prior experience working in Qatar and/or GCC countries is required

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas)
• **Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI/visualization tools**
• **Familiarity with HRIS/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle HCM, or equivalent)**
• Strong command of data modeling, statistical analysis, and report automation
• Working knowledge of Wage Protection System (WPS) and MOL Qatar systems is a plus

Soft Skills & Attributes

• High degree of analytical thinking with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong accountability mindset — owns deliverables end-to-end
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex organizational environment
• Discreet, professional, and capable of handling sensitive workforce data

Preferred Profile