Are you energized by turning complex data into clear insights that drive smarter HR decisions?
At Legend Biotech, we believe data is more than numbers—it’s a powerful tool to shape meaningful employee experiences and make strategic HR decisions. As our HR Data & Analytics Specialist, you’ll play a key role in transforming raw data into actionable recommendations that supports payroll, compensation & benefits, and beyond.

What can you expect?

You’ll join a collaborative HR team where your analytical skills help us make informed, impactful decisions. In this role, you’ll take ownership of HR reporting, optimize data processes, and support system improvements that enhance both compliance and employee experience.

You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, finance and IT—bridging analytics with operational impact. This is a great opportunity to grow your expertise in HR data, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help shape a data-driven HR culture.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, clean, structure, and analyze HR-related data on payroll, benefits, absences, and personnel costs to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and targeted reports using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Provide company-level reporting (headcount, payroll costs, absences, turnover) and structured evaluations of HR initiatives to support HR strategy and strategic management decision-making.
• Analyze and monitor trends and anomalies in compensation, absenteeism, fringe benefits, and employee mobility.
• Apply predictive analytics to identify potential future risks early.
• Optimize existing reporting processes, including automation, standardization, and quality control.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Compensation & Benefits team to interpret analytical findings (e.g., pay equity gaps, absenteeism spikes, or mobility trends) and co-develop actionable plans such as policy adjustments, targeted interventions, or process optimizations.
• Support HR audits.

Process Optimization

• Identify automation opportunities within HR processes.
• Contribute to data governance and standardization of HR data.
• Actively support the implementation of new HR data systems, including testing, data migration, user feedback, and training.
• Act as a bridge between HR, IT, and Finance for data-related projects.
• Document data processes.
• Identify and introduce AI and machine learning applications, specifically for HR

HRIS & System Management

• Contribute and support the international HRIS roll-outs for Europe in collaboration with Global HR Operations
• Ensure data quality, compliance, and security of employee information across HR systems
• Act as a functional expert for Workday within the Belgium HR team.
• Support EU end users in using Workday.

Who are we looking for?

Education

• Master’s degree in HRM, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or equivalent through experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in HR data analysis, ideally in payroll or rewards.

Languages

• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Expertise

• Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL.
• Familiarity with HR systems like Protime, eBlox, and Workday is a plus.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and data governance.

Strengths

• Clear communicator—able to simplify complex data.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Collaborative mindset with a service-oriented approach.

What do we offer you?

• A strategic role in a growing biotech company where data drives impact.
• A permanent contract with competitive salary and fringe benefits.
• Opportunities to innovate and grow in HR analytics.
• A diverse and international work environment.
• Plenty of fun and informal team moments.

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases, such as cancer. 

The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Legend Biotech now employs over 2,400 people across six global manufacturing sites. Two of these sites are in Ghent: Obelisc (Technology Park Zwijnaarde) and Tech Lane (Eilandje Zwijnaarde). 

In Ghent, Legend Biotech focuses on the production of advanced CAR-T cell therapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in close collaboration with Johnson & Johnson.