XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Executive Development Program in HR Analytics

XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Human Resource Management

Application Deadline Approaching

Last date to apply: September 15, 2026 · Program starts on October 6, 2026

About Programme

This programme from XLRI has been designed to introduce participants to the concepts of HR Analytics and familiarize them with different dimensions such as descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics.

The course intends to help participants become proficient in the following areas:

1 Descriptive HR Analytics: Developing and modifying various HR metrics, including proprietary metrics relevant for the organization.
2 Predictive HR Analytics: Making predictions about various people management decisions based on existing data or newly developed proprietary metrics.
3 Prescriptive HR Analytics: Making suggestions for future people management decisions based on analytics and ensuring optimum use of investments in human assets.

This course is designed for participants who may not be proficient in mathematics or statistics. Illustrations will be done primarily using SPSS and initially through MS Excel.

This course will help professionals use analytics as a tool to develop a deeper understanding of data and people management, and find appropriate solutions to real-life people challenges.

Programme Content

Evidence-based Approach
HR Analytics Continuum
HR Analytics Process: Designing a Project
Introduction to HR Analytics using MS Excel
Analytical Foundations of HR Measurement
Data Capturing and Cleaning
Types of HR Metrics
Developing Proprietary Metrics
Common Challenges in HR Measurement
Introduction to Predictive Analytics Tools
Predictive Models for Quantitative Data
Working with Qualitative Data
Interpreting Predictive Analytics Results
Responding to HR Challenges through Analytics
Prescriptive Analytics for Stakeholder Influence
Contextualized Prescriptions
Optimization through Prescriptive Analytics
Organizational Network Analysis (ONA)
Prioritizing Talent Management Initiatives
Identifying High Attrition Risk Employees
Predicting Candidate Performance
Analyzing Probability of Candidate Joining
Optimizing Recruitment & Staffing Processes
Performance Management & Forced Distribution Analysis
Compensation Optimization
Culture Fit Assessment & Organizational Interventions
Organizational Design & Development Applications
Attendance is mandatory for all participants.
Campus sessions are subject to prevailing regulations and conditions.
Project presentations will not be recorded due to confidentiality requirements.
If physical sessions cannot be conducted, they will be delivered online, which may extend programme duration.

Pedagogy

The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE lectures in hybrid mode with interactive offline classes and online sessions that will be beamed via Internet to student desktops/laptops or classrooms. The pedagogy will comprise live lectures, case studies, analytical exercises, experiential evaluation, assignments, presentations in group, peer group work, hand holding sessions, live project presentations and feedback in small groups, imparted and facilitated by XLRIs faculty. Concepts will be explained using examples drawn from real life organizational situations.

This program focuses on analytics rather than statistics and anyone without stats/maths background are encouraged to apply for the program. While all critical analysis are demonstrated during the program using SPSS, participants are also given YouTube video links to refer to statistical analysis in detail and get expertise at their comfort. Participants are free to use any statistical tool (including MS Excel with some addons) of their choice, while in-class demonstrations are mostly based on SPSS.

Participants, those who have no access to SPSS are recommended to individually procure highly discounted GradPack of SPSS version of their choice starting from US$35 at prevailing rates.

An average participant is expected to be motivated and committed enough to invest three hours beyond live class sessions per week to complete assignments, comprehend shared soft copy materials and apply learning to organisational contexts that they are familiar with.

All enrolled students will also be provided access to the Cloud Campus through which students may access other learning aids, reference materials and assessments, case studies, projects and assignments as appropriate. Throughout the duration of the course, students will have the flexibility to reach out to the professors, real time during the class or offline via the Cloud Campus to raise questions and clear their doubts. Assignments are provided for most of the important topics for experiential learning and participants are expected to clarify the doubts and concerns faced while completing the assignments during the initial stages of the next session itself to facilitate timely and Systematic Learning

Programme Audience

HR Business Partners, Generalists and Consultants who routinely need to analyse people related data to be able to provide meaningful inputs to improve people and performance management.
Talent Managers, L&LD and OD Professionals who are tasked with talent acquisition, management, development and retention and have to rely on analytics to help them increase operational efficiencies.
Other HR Executives who have an ever increasing need to use HR analytics tools to drive better HR management practices address people challenges.
Non-HR Executives with analytical aptitude who are interested in and want to embark on a career in the HR domain

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