Role : Expert - HR Analytics & Projects

Designation: Senior Manager / AGM

Department: HR

Reporting to : CHRO

Direct Reportees : Nil

Indirect Reportees : Nil

Work Schedule : Mon - Fri and alternate Saturdays (03) are working

Work Mode: Work from Office

Work Location : Govandi, Mumbai

Role Objective: Lead the development and execution of HR analytics strategies and anchor strategic HR projects originating from the CHRO office to drive data-informed people decisions, enhance workforce efficiency, and support the entire employee lifecycle in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analytics & insights

- Build and maintain comprehensive HR analytics dashboards and automated reports using PeopleStrong data to track key metrics such as attrition, performance, diversity, and talent pipeline.

- Perform advanced data analysis using SQL, Excel/Google Sheets, and Power BI/Tableau to identify trends and provide actionable insights for workforce planning.

- Drive people interventions by analyzing sales and manufacturing productivity data to identify growth opportunities and efficiency gaps.

- Utilize data analytics to gain deep insights into employee behavior and campaign performance, facilitating informed decision-making at the leadership level.

Project Governance & Strategic Coordination (CHRO Office)

- Lead and anchor high-impact projects across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding integration and performance management systems to succession planning and offboarding analytics.

- Act as the PMO (Project Management Office) for the CHRO, providing a central governance framework for all strategic initiatives led by Vertical HR Leads (Sales, Corp, Plant, HR Ops, Total Rewards, L&OD).

- Serve as the functional bridge between the CHRO and Vertical Leads, ensuring that independent vertical projects (e.g., Plant productivity or Sales incentives) remain aligned with the overall USV people strategy.

- Support Vertical Leads in anchoring projects across the employee lifecycle-from onboarding and performance management to succession planning-ensuring consistency in execution and quality standards.

- Coordinates with the Total Rewards lead to provide data-backed modeling for rewards philosophies, merit cycles, and benchmarking, acting as a technical support layer for strategic compensation shifts.

- Consolidate attrition data from all verticals to identify cross-functional trends; support HRBPs in designing and tracking the effectiveness of retention interventions.

- Act as the central coordinator for organization-wide engagement surveys and culture initiatives, synthesizing inputs from different business units into a cohesive CHRO-level report.

- Maintain the "HR Master Project Tracker," monitoring milestones, identifying risks in project delivery, and providing regular progress visibility to the CHRO.

Stakeholder Collaboration

- Partner with key stakeholders, including HRBP - Sales, HRBP - Manufacturing, and Head - Talent Acquisition, to translate business needs into technical analytics solutions.

- Present data-driven insights and project updates regularly to the CHRO and senior leadership to influence strategic people decisions.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance and IT, to ensure seamless data integration across various platforms.

Digital Tools & Innovation

- Drive HR innovation and experimentation by exploring new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of industry trends.

- Leverage Google Workspace for enhanced team collaboration, real-time reporting, and streamlined project documentation.

People & Culture

- Promote and embody the USV Credo in all data-handling and project management activities.

- Conduct periodic reviews of HR processes and suggest enhancements to ensure continuous growth and organizational development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Experience and Relevant Skills:

- Minimum of 2-5 years of overall experience in HR Analytics, People Analytics, or HR Projects, preferably in Pharma, Healthcare, Manufacturing, or FMCG.

- Experience with PeopleStrong HR ERP and Google Workspace will be an added advantage.

- Must possess proficiency in leveraging data to make strategic HR decisions and drive workforce improvements.

- Must have strong expertise in HR analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL) and leading high-impact HR projects.

- Must demonstrate the ability to foster a data-driven culture and possess excellent communication skills.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

- Educational Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent PGDM with specialization in HR or Data Analytics from a premier B-school

- Relevant Certifications: Any certification in People Analytics (e.g., AIHR, Google Data Analytics) is highly desirable.