Introduction to HR Analytics and Basic Statistical Analysis

Power your HR capabilities with Data Analytics

In today’s digital economy, it is crucial for business professionals and leadership teams to be able to use analytics to manage Human Resources. With technological advancements towards a more data driven economy, it is imperative for HR professionals to understand data science and how to use techniques in data science to make sense of people data.

In this one-day program, participants will be taught the fundamentals of data science and its applications. Thereafter, we will introduce them to HR analytics, and techniques to start such a function with the HR Division. Topics covered will be comprehensive and will include the full value chain of the data science cycle, to having hands on practice with statistics and Power BI.

The Introduction to HR Analytics and Basic Statistical Analysis module has been accredited by the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP). For more information on IHRP and IHRP Certification, visit www.ihrp.sg

For HR professionals who are looking for advanced studies in Digital HR, we have designed a series of modules that make up the ModularMaster in Digital HR.

Who Should Attend

HR Practitioners who want to know more on how to use HR Analytics to manage Human Resources functions to improve efficiency and performance.

We encourage participants from the same organisation to attend as a group as the discussions and hands-on session would be greatly beneficial to your team.

Programme Outline

Learning Objectives

Have a clear understanding of data science and its application
Introduction to Analytics in general and HR Analytics
Understand the difference between descriptive and predictive analytics
Understand tools and techniques for building a HR Analytics function. This includes:
- Knowing the right skillsets to start a HR Analytics function
- Understanding the integration of the various functions to support HR Data Analytics
- Understanding the systems and technology needed to drive the HR Analytics function
Understand types of data sources and how to integrate HR with other business systems
Secure knowledge about data management, protection and privacy
Secure skills in Critical Issue Analysis to define key areas of measurement for HR
Know how to select the right data and clean databases
Introduction to basic statistics and techniques to perform simple data analysis for selected Human Resource questions. The techniques introduced will include:
- Correlation analysis
- Linear regression
- Multiple linear regression
- Scatterplots and Bubble Charts, Histograms, etc
- ANOVAs
Able to employ story-telling techniques and build dashboards to translate data into meaningful information for management decision making.

There will also be a demonstration on how to use Power BI to build dashboards.

Part 1 - Statistical Techniques You Will Learn

Basic Statistical Concepts
Correlation Analysis
Linear Regression
Multiple Linear Regression
ANOVAs
Scatterplots and Bubble Charts, Histograms, etc

Part 2 - HR Analytics in Action

Participants will take on practice sessions and learn how to apply analytics in their HR functions:

Using ANOVAs to track recruitment cycle time
Learning Analytics to measure training efficiency
Turnover Driver Analysis – Correlation Analysis to understand employee exits
Employee Benefit Analysis – Reviewing cost effectiveness through use of Linear Regression

Part 3 - Assessment

Test

At the end of the first half of the workshop, participants will be given a short written test of 2 questions to assess their understanding of basic HR analytics concepts.

Storytelling

Participants will be given a case study using simple statistical tools to develop a set of both descriptive and predictive analytics for a selected Human Resource program. They will then be asked to develop a presentation of the results using story-telling techniques taught in the class.

Course Fees and Funding

Full course fee inclusive of prevailing GST For Foreigners	You pay S$981.00
SkillsFuture Course Fee subsidy (up to 70%) For Singapore Citizens < 40 years old For Permanent Residents	You pay as low as S$294.30
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (up to 90%) For Singapore Citizens ≥ 40 years old	You pay as low as S$114.30
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (up to 90%) For SME - Sponsored employees	You pay as low as S$114.30

The above module fee payable is inclusive of 9% GST.
This course is not eligible for the $4,000 credit under SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up scheme.

Instructor

Dr Jaclyn Lee
Adjunct Senior Fellow
SUTD Academy

In her current role as Chief Human Resources Officer for Certisgroup, a leading security solutions provider with a global footprint and a workforce of 27,000, Dr Jaclyn Lee drives HR Strategy for the group and works alongside key stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Prior to joining Certisgroup, Jaclyn used to manage Human Resources, Faculty Administration, Organisational Development and Digital HR as Chief Human Resources Officer in SUTD for over 13 years. She has vast experience in Human Resources in various industries and this includes expertise in managing large and diverse workforces in the Asia Pacific Region. This was gained from her years spent in large MNCs and global companies.

Jaclyn has in recent years been advocating the use of Digital technologies for Employee Experience, and also educating the HR community on the use of Data Analytics for the HR Function. She is a frequent speaker in key conferences and sits in various national HR committees and workgroups. She has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Information Systems from University of Twente in the Netherlands, Master of Business from SMU, Master of HRM from Rutgers University and a BSc in Psychology from Brandon University in Canada.

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