Head - HR Data & Analytics

Level : Senior Manager/ Associate Director

Location: Bangalore

Experience : 8+ Years

Company Description :

- PayU is a leading financial services provider in global growth markets.

- We deliver innovative technology that enables billions of people and millions of merchants to buy and sell online.

- As a leading online payment service provider, we deploy more than 300 payment methods and PCI certified platforms to process approximately 1.2 million payments every single day.

- We also specialize in innovative consumer and small business products that improve access to credit and banking services in markets that are underserved by traditional financial services providers.

- We believe in collaboration and partnerships.

- That's why we have become one of the leading fin-tech investors globally, combining the expertise of high growth companies with our own unique local knowledge and technology to ensure that our customers have access to the best financial services.

About the role:

- The Head of HR Data & Analytics will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive HR analytics strategy that transforms raw HR data into actionable insights.

- This role will lead a team of 2/3 HR data analysts and work closely with HR business partners, HR COEs, other enabling functions such as IT, Admin, Finance to establish metrics, reporting frameworks, and predictive models that support strategic workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and execute the HR Data and Analytics roadmap with clear milestones, success metrics, and alignment to business planning cycles

- Partner with HRBPs, COEs, IT, Admin, Finance to identify business problems/ questions that can be addressed through people analytics

- Lead the organization's HR analytics innovation agenda, evaluating emerging technologies and methodologies

- Develop and communicate a compelling vision for data-driven HR that inspires organizational buy-in and adoption

- Evaluate, select, and implement advanced HR Analytics platforms and BI solutions, architecting a comprehensive integration ecosystem that transforms workforce data into actionable insights

- Develop and manage the HR analytics budget, prioritizing investments that deliver maximum ROI

Data Governance & Architecture:

- Establish enterprise-wide HR data architecture strategy aligned with broader organizational data governance initiatives

- Drive data literacy across the HR function and broader organization through training programs and change management

- Develop comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and quality standards for HR data management

- Partner with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams to implement robust data privacy and security protocols

- Take initiatives to consolidate HR data sources and ensure integrity across all HR systems

- Stay current with regulatory developments and industry best practices in HR data governance

Analytics Strategy & Insights:

- Establish the analytics methodology framework that guides the team's approach to solving complex workforce challenges

- Serve as the principal analytics advisor to the CHRO and executive team on strategic workforce matters

- Design predictive analytics capabilities to forecast talent needs, identify retention risks, and optimize workforce planning

- Create an analytics competency model and development roadmap for upskilling the broader HR function

- Develop ROI measurement frameworks for major HR programs and initiatives

- Translate complex workforce analyses into compelling narratives that drive executive decision-making

- Represent the organization externally at analytics conferences and forums to establish thought leadership

Leadership & Team Management:

- Build and lead a high-performing analytics team through effective hiring, coaching, and performance management

- Create development pathways and succession plans for analytics talent across the HR function

- Establish a consultative service model that positions the HR analytics team as trusted advisors to business leaders

- Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and analytical rigor within the team

- Develop and mentor future analytics leaders through delegation and stretch assignments

- Manage cross-functional relationships with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure aligned priorities

Who are we looking for:

- 8+ years of work experience as an HR Analyst or similar role

- Master's in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field

- Proven experience as an HR Data Analyst or similar role, with expertise in HR data analysis.

- In-depth knowledge of HR processes, metrics, and KPIs.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex HR data sets.

- Proficiency in using data analysis tools and programming languages, such as Excel, R, Python, SQL, or other statistical software.

- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms, to create compelling dashboards and reports.

- Familiarity with HRIS systems and their data structures, including data extraction and manipulation.

- HR certifications or additional training in data analysis or statistics is a plus.

- Experience in the HR domain or working closely with HR stakeholders is preferred