By completing this course, HR professionals will be able to: -Organize and structure HR data effectively using Excel's sorting, filtering, and validation tools to ensure data accuracy. -Apply key Excel formulas such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF statements, and COUNTIF to analyze workforce metrics. -Utilize Power Query to automate HR data cleaning and eliminate repetitive manual work. -Build interactive Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts to visualize trends in turnover, hiring, and diversity data. -Develop an HR Analytics Dashboard in Excel, incorporating slicers and dynamic charts for real-time insights. -Use Excel's Forecasting tools to predict workforce trends such as turnover risks and hiring needs. -Improve data governance practices by applying structured HR data validation techniques to reduce reporting errors. This course aligns with SHRM’s People Analytics and Technology Competency, equipping HR professionals with the skills needed to make data-driven decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

By the end of this course, participants will master HR data analysis and visualization using Excel and Power BI to drive strategic decisions. 1. HR Data Quality & Integration – Identify key HR data sources, resolve quality issues, and clean datasets with Power Query. 2. Advanced Excel for HR – Analyze turnover and headcount with PivotTables, automate reporting, and compare lookup functions. 3. Workforce Trends – Measure hire-to-retire metrics, track attrition, and analyze employee sentiment. 4. HR Dashboards in Power BI – Build interactive dashboards, use DAX formulas, and apply visualization best practices. 5. HR Data Storytelling – Translate HR data into insights, create executive reports, and present findings effectively. 6. Capstone Project – Develop and present an HR analytics dashboard with data storytelling techniques. Participants will gain practical skills to transform HR data into actionable insights.