# EBKL- HR Business & Reporting Analyst Job Equity Bank, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/ebkl-hr-business-reporting-analyst-job-equity-bank-nairobi-kenya Company: Equity Bank, Nairobi, Kenya Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-27 Expires: 2026-09-10 ## Job Description The Role Purpose The HR Business and Reporting Analyst is the analytical and coordination engine behind the execution of HR strategy, translating strategic priorities into structured, data-driven delivery across all HR Centers of Expertise and Business Partnering. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the role generates the people data and insight that inform decision-making across HR and the business; driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting discipline, coordinating the annual HR planning cycle and board reporting, and leveraging predictive analytics and AI-enabled capabilities to create a clear line of sight from strategic intent to measurable outcome. ### Key Responsibilities HR Analytics, Insights & AI-Enabled Reporting - Analyse workforce metrics, headcount trends, recruitment SLAs, turnover, retention and translate them into actionable insight rather than static reporting. - Leverage workforce analytics and predictive modelling to forecast talent needs, identify risks, and optimise resource allocation. - Automate and enhance HR reporting using tools such as Power BI, Excel VBA, Smartsheet, and incorporate emerging AI / GenAI capabilities. - Build and maintain predictive HR dashboards that integrate data across HRIS, payroll, and workforce systems for a single, decision-ready view. - Reframe traditional people metrics into insight-led measures e.g. predictive attrition modelling, retention-risk scoring, and productivity and capability analytics. - Apply predictive analytics and statistical models to assess attrition risk, talent-pipeline effectiveness, and workforce trends ahead of demand. - Establish internal controls and standards that ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of HR data. Budgeting & OPEX Management - Track and monitor HR budget performance against actuals, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions in advance. - Support OPEX management by analysing cost drivers, forecasting spend, and identifying efficiency opportunities and discipline. - Establish standardized budgeting and forecasting frameworks to promote consistency and fiscal discipline across the HR function. Business Planning & Board Reporting - Coordinate the annual HR business planning cycle with HR, Finance, and departmental stakeholders, ensuring timely, accurate inputs. - Coordinate preparation of HR board papers and reporting, gathering data across HR functions and aligning commentary with all key stakeholders ahead of submission. - Develop high-impact presentations and analytical materials for leadership and board audiences that are fully aligned to business priorities and required solutions - Participate in strategic operational meetings to align HR analytics with business priorities. - Ways of Working, Capability & Continuous Improvement - Redesign HR ways of working through AI-enabled automation and process optimisation, moving teams from effort to impact. - Monitor HR risk, compliance, and audit findings, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement. - Oversee HR administrative and reporting processes, including data governance, document control, and reporting standardization. Key Technical Skills & Leadership Competencies Technical Competencies - Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel (including VBA), and Smartsheet for visualization, automated reporting, and workflow automation. - Working knowledge of HRIS, payroll, and workforce database systems, with the ability to integrate and reconcile data across platforms into a single source of truth. - Applied use of AI and GenAI tools to accelerate analysis, automate routine reporting, and generate people insights at speed. - Strong grounding in HR budgeting, OPEX management, and financial/cost analysis, including headcount cost modelling. - Applied knowledge of statistical and predictive analytics methods for workforce trend, attrition, and pipeline analysis. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies - Strategic thinking and business acumen -connecting people data to commercial outcomes. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence across HR, Finance, and business units and present with authority to senior audiences. - Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, translating complex data into clear, actionable insight and a compelling narrative. - High attention to detail and an uncompromising commitment to data accuracy and integrity. - Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset; actively seeking smarter, AI-enabled ways of working that move teams from effort to impact. - Collaborative and adaptable, comfortable operating across cross-functional teams Qualifications Academic Qualifications and Certifications  - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field. - 3–5 years’ experience in data analytics, reporting, budgeting, and project management, preferably within an HR or people-analytics context. - Professional certification in HR (e.g. CHRP, SHRM, GPHR) or in analytics/BI (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Data Analytics) is an added advantage. - Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and data interpretation. - Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, VBA), and familiarity with AI-enabled analytics tools. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.