Senior Manager, People Analytics and AI Solutions

About the role

URA is looking for an experienced People Analytics and AI Solutions professional to lead its HR reporting and people analytics function within the Human Resource department. The role transforms how URA uses workforce data, drives automation and promotes AI adoption so that workforce decisions and HR operations become smarter and more effective. It covers end-to-end HR data extraction and management from Workday, and ensures data pipelines, reporting logic and dashboards are reliable, accurate, well documented and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR reporting and analytics, including management reporting, workforce dashboards, statutory submissions and ad-hoc analyses.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on reporting template updates and logic changes, ensuring smooth implementation without operational disruption.
• Lead the extraction, validation and management of HR data from Workday, keeping it accurate, consistent and complete.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to support workforce planning and management decisions, and turn complex data into clear recommendations for HR and business leaders.
• Ensure compliance with audit, governance and reporting requirements.
• Improve HR reporting processes through automation, standardisation and workflow redesign, using Python, R, Power Automate and other approved tools.
• Maintain and enhance AI-enabled HR solutions, including the HR Policy Chatbot, and build analytics and digital capabilities across HR through training and user support.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for HR analytics, advising stakeholders and supporting enterprise and cross-functional initiatives that need HR data or analytical expertise.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR analytics, reporting, HR systems or a related field.
• Public sector experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of HR processes, workforce management concepts and key HR metrics.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Workday, HR reporting and data management.
• Dashboard development and reporting tools, with the ability to turn business requirements into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Automate and Microsoft Copilot.
• Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis and reporting automation.
• Analytical, problem-solving and process improvement skills, with strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.