People Analytics Manager
Dublin, IE
- Full Time Permanent position
- Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)
Role Overview
About this opportunity
As our business operating model further evolves in 2025, a new opportunity has arisen for a People Analytics Manager who will play a critical role in transforming our HR data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and improve organisational performance.
What is the purpose of this Role
Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Change, this role will enhance and support the development of people analytics capabilities both within HR and with people leaders, using storytelling and compelling visuals to deliver insights. The role holder will have the ability to use data visualisation, storytelling, and advanced analytics to empower the business to make data-driven decisions, influencing talent strategies, organisational development, and overall company success. Additionally, the role holder will help establish and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework to ensure the integrity and security of HR data.
What you will help us to achieve
1. Data-Driven Decision Making: Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to identify key data needs and translate HR data into actionable insights that influence talent management, organisational growth, and financial performance.
2. Visualisation & Storytelling: Design and create interactive dashboards and visual reports using tools like OneModel, Power BI or Tableau to communicate key HR insights and develop compelling narratives around data insights.
3. Collaboration & Deep-Dive Analysis: Partner with and collaborate with the broader HR team and business areas to perform deep-dives on topics e.g. DEI, drivers of retention, compensation analysis, workforce planning.
4. Leveraging Technology & Advanced Analytics: Utilise advanced data analysis techniques to analyse large datasets and stay current with the latest trends in people analytics and data science.
5. Data Governance & Framework Development: Establish and oversee a robust data governance framework to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant privacy regulations.
6. Support HR Strategy & Operational Efficiency: Provide data-driven insights that inform workforce planning, talent management, and employee development initiatives, and support operational HR decisions.
7. Communication & Collaboration: Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, helping them utilise data to enhance decision-making and drive improvements in areas like talent acquisition, development, and employee experience.
8. Coaching: This role will enhance and support the development of people analytics capabilities within HR.
What you will need to be successful in the role
We are seeking to appoint a Talented Analytics Manager who has proven experience in a Data Analytics role.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications in data science or people analytics is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Analytics, HR Analytics, or Data Science, with at least 2 years in a managerial or strategic role.
• Strong experience with HRIS platforms, data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau), and analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL). Experience with machine learning techniques is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to influence decision-making and drive business outcomes through data.
Key Competencies
About us
Irish Life is one of Ireland’s largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland’s leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we’ve been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.
It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.
We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
ILGL supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.