HR Specialist - Data & Analytics

Job Purpose

At Emirates our People Experience team is pivotal in ensuring that we are creating a positive employee experience. At all touch points, from recruitment to on boarding all the way to an employee's end of service, we are committed to providing an excellent employee life cycle!

As an HR Specialist – Data Science, you will support the People Experience team and “One HR” by applying analytics best practices to enhance employee experiences across the people lifecycle—covering areas like workforce planning, performance, engagement, recruitment, and retention. You’ll collaborate with HR, IT, and ED&A teams to drive data-informed decisions. A background in data science is essential for this role.

This role is for an experienced Data Scientist with at least 5 years of hands-on expertise specifically in data science, not just general IT. You will analyse large volumes of structured and unstructured HR data to uncover insights and drive data-informed decisions. Using statistical methods, machine learning, and visualization tools, you will solve HR-related business challenges and work closely with cross-functional teams to turn insights into actionable strategies.

In this role, you will

• Support the HR Manager – Data & Analytics in managing the people analytics demand funnel, aligning with HR’s strategic goals and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in requirement-gathering sessions with internal (e.g., C&B, HRBP, L&T) and external stakeholders (e.g., P&L, IT, Legal, Finance, ED&A).
• Assist in developing delivery roadmaps across the data value chain—from ingestion to modelling and visualization.
• Lead development of people analytics data products in collaboration with HR, ED&A, and IT; build and test data ingestion pipelines and domain products within the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP).
• Maintain and enhance existing data products and models based on evolving business needs.
• Define key people metrics and develop information products (e.g., dashboards, reports, data science models) to generate actionable insights.
• Monitor KPI trends and recommend insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance existing dashboards and reports to ensure relevance, accuracy, and business value.
• Support self-service analytics enablement by guiding HR stakeholders, data analysts, and power users on best practices and standardized tools.
• Contribute to analytics capability building by designing and delivering training, workshops, and consultations to upskill HR teams.
• Promote adoption of advanced analytics and data visualization through best practices and internal advocacy.
• Collaborate with the HR Systems & Technology team to align analytics needs with system design, ensuring integration of data across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with the HR Governance & Compliance team and ED&A to support data quality, regulatory compliance, and master data governance within the Enterprise Data Platform.
  
  

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years’ experience in data science
• Proficient in data mining, machine learning, AI, mathematics, and statistical analysis
• Advanced skills in pattern recognition and predictive modeling
• Experienced with Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau
• Familiar with HR systems (e.g., ERP, P2P, Taleo) and/or airline industry preferred
• Proven experience in leading transformational initiatives
• Skilled in project management with a focus on investment, scope, and success metrics
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement across all levels
  
  

You’ll have an edge if you have

• Able to understand diverse user needs and translate them into practical solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
  
  

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Recruitment Process and Timeline

Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what it’s like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.

We started out in 1985 with just two aircraft and handful of enthusiastic people. Now we have a team of over 60,000 and one of the largest fleets in the world. You could be part of our story and join us in our home city, Dubai. You’ll earn a tax-free salary and enjoy a competitive package of benefits. Our cosmopolitan team is built by people from over 160 nations. But wherever we’re from, there’s one thing we all share – a passion for travel. Our airline connects people to new places, experiences and cultures in 160 cities across six continents, and our route network is growing all the time. We have the only fleet of just A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft in the world, and we’ve won multiple awards for our on board experience. We’re looking for people from across the globe to join our team in a vast range of areas. Be part of Emirates and help us to create the future of travel.