We're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 750 people across the UAE and experiencing exciting growth! We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.As a Senior Executive (Data & Analytics) you'll play a critical role in supporting the People Operations Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes. This position combines analytics, data management, and process improvement to drive strategic decision-making within the People & Culture (P&C) function. Discover your purple and join our People & Culture Team today!Let us paint a picture for youImagine being part of a team that puts we before me, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais xe2x80x93 bring your true self to work. Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.About the People & Culture teamGrant Thornton UAE's People & Culture team is dedicated to creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where top talent thrives through dynamic recruitment, innovative engagement, and continuous development, driving success for our people and clients.As Senior Executive some of your responsibilities will include:

• Gathering, organizing, and maintaining HR data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency for reliable reporting
• Analyzing HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, headcount, and diversity, providing insights to support strategic P&C decision-making
• Creating compelling data visualizations that convey HR insights clearly and effectively to P&C and other business stakeholders
• Utilizing tools such as Excel, Power BI, and D365 to build user-friendly visualizations that simplify complex data sets
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement within HR operations, particularly around data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Partnering with TA, L&D, Payroll, HRIS, HRBPs, IT, Finance, and other departments to align on data requirements and support P&C projects effectively

Think you've got what it takes to join our People & Culture team? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• 3-5+ years of experience in data analysis, operations, or a similar role, ideally within HR or a related function
• Certifications in data analytics or HR analytics are a plus (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Google Data Analytics, SHRM Analytics)
• Experience with HRIS and HR data systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with key HR metrics and KPIs such as turnover, engagement, headcount, and diversity metrics
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting within an HR or business operations context
• High accuracy in data handling and reporting
• Passionate about fostering collaboration and creating an environment where people thrive
• Strong written and spoken English, Arabic speaking is advantageous

At Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, our purple.Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?We are committed to electronically confirm with all applicants when an application has been received. If your application is shortlisted, then a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

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