People Analytics Lead

Make your mark for patients Are you passionate about transforming workforce data into strategic business decisions? We are looking for a People Analytics Lead who is strategic, insightful, and collaborative to join our Human Resources team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium. In this highly visible role, you will shape our Global People Analytics agenda, influence executive decision-making, and help build a more data-driven organization.

About the role
You will define and drive the Global People Analytics Strategy, ensuring workforce data and insights support better business and talent decisions. You will translate business questions into high-value analytics initiatives and shape how data is used responsibly and effectively across the organization. Working across teams, you will enable data-driven decision-making while ensuring compliance with privacy and ethical standards. Why this role matters People decisions increasingly drive business success. As our People Analytics Lead, you will help Leaders understand workforce trends, anticipate future talent needs, and make better decisions through trusted insights. You will play a key role in shaping how workforce data supports organizational growth and transformation. Who you’ll work with You will work within a highly collaborative global network of Talent Leaders, Business Leaders, Data Specialists, and Technology Partners. Together, you will build strong partnerships to ensure people insights are trusted, actionable, and widely adopted in decision-making. You will join a team that values innovation, business partnership, and continuous learning. What you’ll do
• Define and Lead the Global People Analytics strategy aligned with business and workforce priorities.
• Define how to make HR processes and teams more data-driven.
• Translate complex business challenges into clear analytics use cases and actionable insights.
• Establish standards, governance, and ethical guidelines for using workforce data responsibly.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to embed analytics into talent, workforce, and organizational decisions.
• Shape the People data foundation to enable advanced analytics, including predictive insights.
• Drive adoption and demonstrate the value of analytics through clear communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Leaders by turning complex workforce data into compelling stories and recommendations. What success looks like
• Establish a clear Global People Analytics roadmap.
• Increase the use of workforce insights in strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen data governance and responsible data-use practices.
• Deliver impactful analytics solutions that improve talent and workforce outcomes.
• Build strong adoption of People Analytics capabilities across the organization. Why join us?
• Opportunity to define and shape a Global People Analytics strategy.
• High visibility with Senior HR and Business Leaders.
• International and highly collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to influence workforce and talent decisions at scale.
• Exposure to advanced analytics, workforce planning, and future-focused insights.
• Supportive culture focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. Interested? If you are excited

about us
ing data to solve complex workforce challenges, influencing leadership decisions, and shaping the future of People Analytics in a global environment, we would love to hear from you. For this role, we’re looking for the following education, experience and

skills:
• Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) together with significant experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, or related Leadership roles.
• Proven ability to define analytics strategies and influence decision-making in complex, global organizations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and storytelling skills for senior audiences.
• Deep understanding of workforce data, analytics methodologies, and responsible data use.
• Ability to translate complex problems into structured analytical approaches and actionable insights.
• Experience working across teams and cultures in a global, matrix-style environment. Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities. At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application. UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel. Requisition ID: 93308 Recruiter: Kateryna Hamandiy Hiring Manager: Bram De Pooter Talent Partner: Natacha Tassier Job Level: MM I Please consult HRAnswers for more information on job levels.