HR Data Analyst

What will you be doing?

• Own HR data governance ensuring accuracy, consistency and integrity across HR systems.
• Support the configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the HRIS, including employee/partner and manager self-service functionality.
• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor workforce trends and outcomes, integrating HRIS data with other systems (e.g. recruitment, finance and engagement platforms).
• Deliver regular workforce reporting and analysis (e.g. headcount, attrition, diversity, absence), along with timely ad hoc reports as required.
• Partner with the HR Manager, Data Analytics and Insights and business stakeholders to define reporting and analytics needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Promote effective use of people data by supporting and upskilling HR colleagues in the use of dashboards and reporting tools.
• Identify, investigate and resolve data quality issues working with HR team and system owners to improve data capture and underlying processes.
• Ensure all employee data is handled in line with GDPR and internal data protection policies, maintaining strict confidentiality and appropriate access controls.
• Identify and support opportunities to automate HR reporting and data processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Explore and implement AI and automation solutions to enhance HR operations, reporting and analytics capability.
• Collaborate with Digital Services and other stakeholders to integrate automation and AI solutions into HR systems and processes.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and best practice in HR analytics, AI, automation and HRIS development.

What skills, qualities and experience do you need for this role?

• Degree or equivalent qualification in statistics, mathematics or computer science
  In depth experience and/or certification in Power BI
• Substantial, hands-on experience of working with HRIS systems, HR reporting and people analytics
• Practical experience of designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into meaningful insights
• Experience identifying trends, patterns and data quality issues and supporting data-driven decision-making
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical or analytical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Good understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  
  Desirable:
• Experience using DAX, Power Query and data modelling techniques
• Experience extracting, transforming and combining data from multiple systems
• Experience supporting HR or workforce-related projects

Personal Attributes:

• Hands-on and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, structured and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently and take ownership.
• Builds effective relationships across functions and levels of seniority.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible, pragmatic and able to maintain discretion when handling sensitive data.

What’s in it for you?

Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a certified B-Corp, multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:

For you:

• Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details)
• Professional study support (where applicable)
• Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks

For your family:

• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave

For your health:

• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Digital GP services

For your wealth:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• High street discounts
• Season ticket loans

For others:

• Volunteering opportunities

For the environment:

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)