EXL

Senior Manager

EXL  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

The MIS & HR Operations Reporting Specialist will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the department’s reporting processes, delivering strategic insights, and administering key HR systems. The role combines skills in management information systems (MIS), data analysis, strategic reporting, and the administration of BI tools to ensure that the department operates efficiently and requires a strong background in data analysis, business intelligence tools (especially Power BI), and HR systems administration. You will be responsible for creating and managing Power BI dashboards, providing strategic reporting.

MIS & Strategic Reporting

  • Develop, manage, and deliver accurate MIS reports for HR, tracking metrics such as attrition, performance, and early warning indicators.
  • Analyze HR data to identify trends and patterns to inform workforce planning and organizational development.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership to define KPIs, reporting requirements, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual strategic reports.

Power BI Dashboard Creation

  • Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for key HR metrics (e.g., headcount, attrition, diversity, recruitment funnel).
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and real-time reporting capabilities.
  • Customize dashboards for department and leadership needs and provide training on interpretation and usage.

Management Reporting

  • Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly HR performance reports for management.
  • Consolidate data from multiple sources (HRIS, ATS, payroll systems) into actionable insights.
  • Highlight key issues and provide recommendations for operational improvements.
  • Support audit and compliance reporting requirements.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Work closely with HR, management, and Global HRIS teams to align reporting approaches and strategies.
  • Monitor workforce trends to recommend improvements in hiring, productivity, and retention.
  • Evaluate HR tools and systems and propose optimizations for better reporting and analysis.

Competencies & Skills

  • Strong attention to detail with a passion for accurate reporting.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an MIS, data analysis, or HR reporting role.
  • Strong experience in creating and managing Power BI dashboards and reports.
  • Experience in preparing management reports and strategic insights for senior leadership.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and metrics.
  • Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
  • Certifications (Preferred) Power BI or other data-related certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.) and Power BI.
  • Strong understanding of database management, data analysis, and reporting methodologies.
  • Experience with HR platforms and managing workflows.

Soft Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for accurate reporting.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

** In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups/ aligned with our EE targets. **

EXL

About EXL

Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character.

Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments.

At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations.

Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale.

Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact.

We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition.

At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward.

For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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