Data Scientist – HR Transformation & AI Automation

Established in 2004, Mercuria is one of the leading integrated energy and commodity trading companies in the world. We bring energy markets together to support the needs of today by trading, structuring finance, and investing into strategic assets, while generating more than $100 billion in turnover.

Our operations span over 50 countries on 5 continents, including all the major energy hubs. We trade physical oil, energy products, environmental products and other commodities from Geneva, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Houston, Calgary and Greenwich (CT).

We are committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable, affordable and reliable energy system for tomorrow. Over 50% of our assets are in low carbon & energy transition sectors - providing a strong platform to trade these new markets and support decarbonization.

In 2023, we established Silvania, a $500 million fund, investing into restoration and protection of nature and biodiversity globally and in support of the Paris Agreement goals & UN 30x30 biodiversity initiative. This new asset class supports nature protection and provides sustainable financial returns.

The Role

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the HR team and drive the transformation of HR processes through data, automation, and Artificial Intelligence.

This role will focus on identifying inefficiencies, improving workflows, and implementing AI-driven solutions to automate repetitive HR tasks and enhance decision-making across the employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between HR and technology, helping build a more data-driven, scalable, and efficient HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing HR processes and identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered tools and workflows to improve HR operations.
• Automate repetitive administrative tasks across recruitment, onboarding, reporting, employee data management, and other HR activities.
• Develop dashboards, predictive models, and data analytics solutions to support HR decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work with internal IT and data teams to ensure proper integration, governance, and security of HR data.
• Monitor and improve the performance of implemented automation and AI solutions.
• Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies and assess their potential applications within HR.Profile &

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data science, machine learning, process automation, or AI implementation.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with AI/LLM tools, workflow automation platforms, and predictive analytics.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical and scalable technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Previous exposure to HR systems, HR analytics, or people data is a strong advantage.

What We Are Looking For

A proactive and innovative mindset.

Strong interest in AI-driven transformation.

Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Someone who can challenge existing processes and bring modern solutions to improve efficiency and user experience within HR.Fluent English