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Afua Oteng-Owusu

Summary

People Analytics Specialist with 5+ years of experience in Workday reporting, dashboard development, and HR data strategy. Proven track record of driving data-informed decision-making through insightful analytics, global stakeholder collaboration, and robust data governance. Skilled in designing engaging reports and dashboards, promoting data integrity, and aligning people analytics with business objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Global Specialist - HR Reporting & Analytics

Smith & Nephew
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed analytics projects using the Workday Core Reporting Suite (Advanced Reporting, Composite Reporting, Discovery Boards, Worksheets, Slides).
  • Promoted data integrity across the People team and created tools to monitor effectiveness.
  • Redesigned existing reports, enabling deeper analysis and decision-making for 50+ business leaders globally.
  • Delivered key business metrics and actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Audited current reporting methodologies to standardise data delivery.
  • Measured user adoption across reporting tools, dashboards, and drive items.

Key Projects:

  • HRBP/HRC Discovery Board – Provided strategic HR insights to business partners.
  • Data Integrity Discovery Board – Enabled monitoring and remediation of data issues.
  • Quarterly Site Leader Update Slides / Monthly Country Manager Update Slides – Visual storytelling of group -level HR performance.
  • Top 5 People Metrics Dashboard – Summarised key workforce KPIs for leadership.
  • Talent Insights Discovery Board – Provided insight on Key Roles and Successors within the business

People Analyst

BDO LLP
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Led Workday analytics initiatives using Core Reporting, Prism, Sheets, and Discovery Boards.
  • Scoped analytics projects to align data delivery with business needs.
  • Delivered data insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Collaborated with Workday Success Plans and mentored junior analysts.
  • Ensured data quality aligned with ISQM1, GDPR, and internal audit guidelines.

Key Achievements:

  • Presented at Workday Elevate 2023 .
  • Received Spotlight Awards for outstanding delivery whilst presenting to Unifying Culture Board
  • Increased access to Diversity data across HR teams.

Global HR Systems Specialist

WorldRemit
02.2021 - 04.2022


  • Led Workday Data implementations and enhancement projects across HCM, Recruitment, and Learning modules.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert for Workday Reporting; built and maintained dashboards for self-service insights.
  • Managed the People Systems team, ensuring accurate and timely data.
  • Completed certifications including Workday HCM Fundamentals and Advanced Compensation .

Oracle HCM Functional Consultant

IBM
04.2019 - 05.2020

HR Systems Analyst

Pinsent Masons LLP
04.2018 - 04.2019

Education

Finance

Aston University
Birmingham
2012 - 2016

Skills

  • Workday Advanced Reporting
  • Discovery Boards
  • HR Data Analysis
  • Data Visualisation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Data Integrity
  • Advanced Excel

Certification

Workday Training Completed:

Workday PRO - Reporting, Prism Analytics, , Advanced Compensation, HCM Fundamentals

Timeline

Global Specialist - HR Reporting & Analytics

Smith & Nephew
11.2023 - Current

People Analyst

BDO LLP
05.2022 - 11.2023

Global HR Systems Specialist

WorldRemit
02.2021 - 04.2022

Oracle HCM Functional Consultant

IBM
04.2019 - 05.2020

HR Systems Analyst

Pinsent Masons LLP
04.2018 - 04.2019

Finance

Aston University
2012 - 2016
Afua Oteng-Owusu