PBIHRP

HR Analytics for Executives

About the Course

3-Day Strategic Decision-Making Program on HR.
This course is designed to provide Business Executives  with an understanding of the interaction of Analytics within the HR field.  Participants will learn how to interpret interactive dashboards, application of advanced analytics techniques, and how to solve real-world HR challenges using data-driven strategies. Some of the tools that will be used include PowerBI, QlikSense and Python

Who Can Study

This course is designed for Directors and C-Suite level executives responsible for strategy and organizational performance, including:

  • Board Members – Members of committees charged with HR oversight.
  • Senior Managers seeking data-driven HR decision skills
  • Executives who consume HR dashboards and reports
Course Overview

The HR Analytics for Executives program equips leaders with the ability to interpret HR data, ask the right analytical questions, and make evidence-based people decisions. The course focuses on strategic insights rather than technical execution, enabling participants to confidently engage with HR reports, dashboards, and analytics teams.

Participants will learn how HR analytics supports workforce planning, talent management, performance optimization, cost control, diversity initiatives, and organizational growth.

Curriculum
Day 1: Foundations of HR Analytics for Executives
Session 1: Introduction to HR Analytics and Strategic Value
  • Understanding HR analytics as a strategic business tool
  • Difference between traditional HR reporting and HR analytics
  • How data-driven HR supports organizational strategy
  • Role of executives in analytics-driven HR transformation
  • Linking people data to business outcomes

Executive Insight:
How leading organizations use HR analytics to improve productivity, retention, and profitability.

Session 2: Key HR Metrics Every Executive Should Know
  • Workforce size, structure, and demographics
  • Turnover, retention, and absenteeism indicators
  • Recruitment efficiency and time-to-fill
  • Learning investment and performance outcomes
  • Compensation cost and workforce productivity

Executive Focus:
Which metrics matter most at board and leadership level.

Session 3: Using HR Analytics for Workforce Planning
  • Strategic workforce planning concepts
  • Aligning talent supply with business demand
  • Skills forecasting and succession readiness
  • Workforce cost optimization using analytics

Executive Takeaway:
How HR analytics supports long-term organizational sustainability.

Session 4: HR Dashboards for Executive Decision-Making
  • Purpose of executive HR dashboards
  • Characteristics of effective HR dashboards
  • Reading and interpreting dashboard visuals
  • Asking the right questions from dashboard insights

Executive Focus:
What leaders should expect from HR dashboards.

Session 5: Talent Acquisition and Retention Analytics
  • Measuring recruitment effectiveness
  • Understanding hiring quality and pipeline health
  • Analyzing retention risks across departments
  • Using data to reduce cost of hiring and turnover

Case Discussion:
How analytics can explain why certain departments lose talent faster.

Session 6: Learning, Performance, and Capability Insights
  • Linking training investment to performance outcomes
  • Identifying skill gaps using workforce data
  • Measuring learning effectiveness at organizational level
  • Supporting leadership development through analytics

Strategic Insight:
Using HR data to justify training budgets and leadership programs.

Session 8: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Analytics
  • Understanding diversity metrics beyond headcount
  • Measuring representation across levels and roles
  • Tracking equity and inclusion progress
  • Using analytics to support inclusive leadership

Executive Perspective:
How data strengthens DEI accountability and transparency.

Session 9: HR Analytics Governance and Data Ethics
  • Data privacy and confidentiality in HR analytics
  • Responsible use of employee data
  • Executive accountability in HR data governance
  • Compliance with data protection regulations

Executive Responsibility:
Balancing insight generation with employee trust.

Session 10: Using HR Analytics to Support Business Strategy
  • Aligning HR insights with organizational goals
  • Using analytics in mergers, expansion, and restructuring
  • Supporting cost control and productivity initiatives
  • HR analytics as a board-level reporting tool

Strategic Discussion:
How HR leaders influence executive decisions using analytics.

Session 11: Real-World HR Analytics Use Cases
  • Reducing high attrition using data insights
  • Optimizing workforce costs without harming morale
  • Improving leadership effectiveness through people data
  • Strengthening succession planning and talent pipelines

Group Discussion:
Lessons learned from successful HR analytics initiatives.

Session 12: Executive Capstone – Insight to Action
  • Review of a real HR analytics scenario
  • Interpreting dashboards and executive summaries
  • Identifying risks, opportunities, and actions
  • Presenting HR insights for executive decision-making

Outcome:
Participants demonstrate ability to translate HR data into strategic actions.

Course Deliverables
  • Executive HR analytics reference guide
  • Sample executive HR dashboards (read-only)
  • Strategic HR metrics glossary
  • Case studies and discussion materials
  • Certificate of Completion
Fees Structure
DURATION FEES
5 days in person. 10 days online Ksh 37,500

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HR Analytics for Executives

  • Duration
    Online: 4 Weeks
  • Investment: Ksh 37,500
Entry Qualifications
  • KCSE C+
  • Kasneb professional qualification
  • Bachelors’ degree from a recognized university
  • Any other qualification considered equivalent to the above
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