.Our Global People Strategy team is part of the Office of the CPO (Chief People Officer). Our vision is to empower our organization through exceptional employee experiences, agile change management, effective and inspiring communication, and strategic program enablement. By harnessing the power of data, we aim to gain deeper insights into our workforce and drive organizational growth. (Empowering People, Igniting Growth)We are looking for an experienced, creative, flexible and dynamic individual to join our team as a People Analytics Specialist. This could be your chance to make a valuable contribution to Avanade's next chapter and an opportunity to grow your skills and experience.Come join usOur People Analytics role will help shape our understanding of the employee experience through data analysis and insights generation.As a People Analytics Specialist, you will lead efforts to collect, analyse, and interpret data related to employee engagement providing actionable recommendations to enhance our workplace culture and drive business outcomes. Data analysis (quantitative & qualitative), communications, presentation skills, and project management are key to your work.Together we do what matters.What you will do:Analyse and interpret data to identify trends, patterns and inform follow-up actionsGlean insights from the employee listening channels to set strategic priorities for the teamProactively analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize retention strategiesTranslate complex data into clear and actionable insights for key stakeholdersDevelop training materials and resources and conduct workshops to build data literacy and analytical skills across HRApply predictive analytics to assess the impact of organizational changes and to tailor communication strategies accordinglyPartner with the Avanade all employee survey team (ALLI) to support the launch of our bi-annual employee listening survey - focusing on the global analysis of survey resultsSkills and experiencesProven experience in people analytics, HR analytics, or a similar role.Proficiency in statistical analysis tools, as well as data visualization tools like Power BI.Strong understanding of survey methodologies and survey design.Good understanding of the Viva Suite.Excellent communication skills with the ability to distil complex findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.Solid project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.- Familiarity with HR systems and knowledge of data privacy regulations is a plus but not required
