Human Resources Data Analyst (ESA/ESTEC)

Posted on June 4, 2025
Noordwijk aan Zee
English
Posted on June 4, 2025

About this role

Octagon Professionals is seeking to recruit a number of HR Data and Process Analytics professionals to support the European Space Agency (ESA) at various locations across Europe for different services.


Key Responsibilities:


Collecting business requirements/mapping ESA processes and preparing documentation, including:



  • Collecting and analysing business requirements related to both process digitalisation and dashboarding needs.

  • Document detailed process/reporting requirements, including process flows, data sourcesKPIs and visualisation preferences.

  • Document the as-is process using standard methodologies (e.g IDEFO), perform analysis on issues/gap with respect to expected behaviour (value stream map etc).

  • Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with organisational reporting standards and guidelines.


Data analysis, reporting and dashboard design and implementation, including:



  • Contribute to the definition of the data and report architecture as per internal process (including master data maintenance).

  • Build requested reports according to specified requirements, including data access rules

  • Design user-friendly and visually appealing reports and dashboards tailored to financial performance metrics.

  • Provide support for the deployed reports and dashboards, including updates and enhancements based on evolving business needs.

  • Propose and implement effective visual representations of data, ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting.


Testing and data validation, including:



  • Perform rigorous testing to validate the accuracy of the report's dashboards data models.

  • Troubleshoot and report to Business Responsible any data-related issues.


Requirements:



  • Master's degree in a relevant discipline;

  • 3+ years of relevant experience;

  • Advanced skills in data analysis tools, dashboard design and programming;

  • Proficient in process mapping, data modeling, testing and trouble shooting;

  • Advanced proficiency in Power BI (mandatory);

  • Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite, Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration tools like SharePoint, Slack, and MS Teams;

  • Good understanding of data governance and KPI frameworks;

  • Strong organisational skills;

  • Familiarity with ESA organisational structures is a plus;

  • Strong written and spoken communication skills and full professional fluency in English (written and spoken);

  • Eligible to live and work in the EU.


We Offer:



  • Attractive remuneration package.

  • Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays, based on a 40-hour working week.

  • Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.

  • Yearly subscription to ESTEC gym facilities and access to an on-site swimming pool.

  • International and collaborative work environment.

  • Flexibility, with potential for hybrid or remote work options.


Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let's get in touch!


Octagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with 30 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi-national team provide flexible solutions customised to individual client needs.


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