HR Analytics Expert - Systems and Data Management

KWS Berlin GmbH is seeking an experienced HR Analytics Expert in HR Systems and Data Management (m/f/d) to join our Global Human Resources Expert Hub Systems & Data Management team. This role is pivotal in driving strategic HR analytics initiatives, ensuring data governance, and delivering advanced reporting solutions to support data-driven decision-making across the organization. The role is full-time and permanent., * Strategic HR Analytics: Develop and implement a global HR analytics strategy aligned with business objectives. Drive predictive and prescriptive analytics initiatives and translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Data Governance & Quality: Establish and maintain HR data governance frameworks. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance (including GDPR). Define and monitor key HR KPIs.
• Advanced Reporting & Visualization: Design and deliver interactive dashboards and reports using modern BI tools (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud). Provide data-driven recommendations.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with HR Business Partners, Expert Hubs, Global Business Operations, Finance, and IT. Act as a trusted advisor to management on HR data trends.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to adopt emerging technologies such as machine learning and AI. Benchmark internal practices against industry standards.
• HRIS & Data Management: Contribute expert knowledge in mass data processing and HRIS concept creation. Ensure proper translation of concepts into technical systems and data processes.
• Support for Decision Making: Implement HR metrics to determine workforce efficiency and impact. Provide regular and ad-hoc data analysis and trend statistics.
• Technical Connection: Support the technical connection between HR and Controlling.
• Global Workforce Data Analysis: Compile and analyze workforce data globally, providing insights and recommendations for personnel decisions.
• HR Controlling Support: Assist Global Business Operations in HR Controlling aspects, including quarterly and year-end closing operations, sustainability reporting, and audits.

• Academic degree in HR, Business Analytics, Data Science, Organizational Management, or related field.
• Professional experience in HR Analytics, data management, or business intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of project management, data governance, and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Several years of experience in HR systems development and implementation, preferably SAP and/or Microsoft-based projects.
• Experience with HR KPIs, data visualization, and Predictive Analytics.
• Strong IT affinity and familiarity with SAP Applications (SAP-HCM, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Analytics Cloud, Business Warehouse, SuccessFactors).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solution-oriented and able to work successfully in a project-based environment.
• Communication and influencing skills.
• Continuous improvement of processes and technical environment.
• Customer orientation, accuracy and reliability.
• Consulting expertise.

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• Flexible schedule, * We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience
• Interesting and challenging tasks and projects
• As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
• The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up
• Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces
• We offer 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket
• True to our motto “Make yourself grow”, we support the professional and personal development of our employees