Beginner HR Analytics: Key Metrics, Data Cleaning, and Reporting in Excel

Many HR professionals need to move beyond intuition and rely on concrete data to drive strategic decisions, but analyzing workforce data can seem complex. This course cuts through the complexity, providing a practical, step-by-step approach to HR analytics. You will learn to identify key performance indicators, calculate them accurately, and present data visualizations that inform business strategy. ### What you'll learn * Understand core HR metrics across recruitment, retention, engagement, and compensation. * Apply formulas and functions in Excel for accurate metric calculation and comparative analysis. * Practice data cleaning and transformation techniques using fundamental methods like Power Query within Excel. * Design clear, ethical data visualizations and dashboards for stakeholders. * Analyze trends in employee turnover, performance, and compensation data to identify root causes. ### Course Content Overview The course begins with foundational concepts and definitions of critical HR metrics, then moves into practical, scenario-based exercises focused on data preparation and calculation in Excel. The final sections cover visualization best practices and structured reporting standards. ### Who this course is for This training is designed specifically for HR specialists, analysts, and managers who are new to data analysis. No prior experience with advanced statistics or specialized software is required—just a basic familiarity with Excel. Start building your expertise in data-driven HR strategy today.