Associate Director, HR Information System and Data Analytics Full-time

Insead is hiring a Associate Director, HR Information System and Data Analytics in Abu Dhabi. This is a full-time position.

INSEAD needs an Associate Director for HR Information Systems and Data Analytics. This full time permanent role is based at one of three campuses: Europe Campus in Fontainebleau (France), Middle East Campus in Abu Dhabi, or Asia Campus in Singapore. The university offers a hybrid working model with three days on campus and two days from home. You will report to the Executive Director of HR Total Rewards and HR Shared Services. Your main goal is to lead the development, optimisation, and digital transformation of the HRIS ecosystem, centred around Oracle HCM. You will work closely with Oracle Product Owners from Finance and Procurement, as well as the IT organisation. If you have strong hands on experience with Oracle HCM, advanced SQL skills, and expertise in Power BI, this role suits you.

Organisation Overview

INSEAD is a world leading business school. The HR department focuses on talent development and management. It implements strategies to attract, train, and retain top professionals. The school promotes a culture of learning and innovation. INSEAD operates across three global campuses. English is the working language.

Key Responsibilities for Associate Director, HR Information System and Data Analytics

• Contribute to and implement the HR digital strategy for systems and data analytics

• Lead the optimisation and continuous improvement of the Oracle HCM platform

• Drive the development, automation, and standardisation of HR reporting and dashboards

• Establish a strong data analytics approach to support HR and business decisions

• Ensure data quality, governance, and consistency across all HR systems

• Manage interfaces between Oracle HCM and multiple country payroll systems

• Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders, IT teams, and cross functional Oracle Product Owners

• Lead and develop a team of System Analysts and an external integration partner

• Act as the main point of contact for all HRIS related topics

• Ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of HRIS projects

• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and process improvement

Qualifications

• Strong hands on experience with Oracle HCM

• Advanced knowledge of SQL queries and data extraction

• Experience with VBScript or similar scripting and automation tools

• Strong expertise in Power BI or other advanced reporting and data visualisation tools

• Proven experience managing HR Information Systems in an international environment

• Experience with system integrations and payroll interfaces

• Solid understanding of data management, reporting architecture, and analytics frameworks

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills

• Ability to influence and drive change across HR and business teams

• Customer oriented mindset with a strong service approach

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast evolving digital environment

• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities

• Strategic thinking combined with hands on execution