HR Data Analyst

Role Profile

The HR Data Analyst plays a key role in delivering high-quality people data, insights and reporting to support strategic decision making across the organisation. The role focuses on developing robust data analysis, reporting and governance practices across the full employee lifecycle, enabling the People team and business leaders to make informed, evidence-based decisions.

While the primary focus of the role is broader people analytics, the role also provides analytical support across reward activities, including Gender Pay Gap reporting, remuneration benchmarking and annual pay review processes.

The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for a range of stakeholders.

Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract and can be based out of either our Leeds, Nottingham, or Edinburgh office.

Key Responsibilities

People Data & Analytics

Produce regular and ad hoc people reports for senior stakeholders, including Board and Executive Committee

Analyse workforce data to identify trends and insights across areas such as recruitment, retention, diversity, performance and engagement

Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks to improve visibility of key people metrics

Ensure data accuracy, integrity and governance across HR systems and reporting outputs

Support continuous improvement of data processes, reporting capabilities and automation

Reward Analytics

Support delivery of statutory Gender Pay Gap reporting, including data validation, analysis and narrative development

Contribute to remuneration benchmarking activities using external salary data

Provide analytical support for the annual pay review process, including data preparation, modelling and scenario analysis

Support benefits data analysis and provider reviews

Systems & Data Management

Maintain and optimise HRIS reporting functionality (e.g. BambooHR)

Build and maintain data models and tools to support analysis and reporting

Ensure strong audit trails and compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with People Partners, Finance and business leaders to understand data needs and deliver meaningful insights

Present complex data in a clear, accessible way to both technical and non-technical audiences

Support People team initiatives with data-driven insights and analysis

Technical Knowledge

Strong analytical background with experience in HR / people analytics or similar data-focused role

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling); experience with data visualisation tools desirable

Experience working with HR systems and large datasets (BambooHR or similar desirable)

Understanding of data governance, accuracy and audit requirements

Exposure to reward processes (pay reviews, benchmarking, gender pay gap reporting) beneficial but not essential

Awareness of UK employment legislation and regulatory environments advantageous

Collaboration & Team Contribution

Work closely with People Partners, Finance, Talent acquisition and business leaders to provide clear, accurate people-related insights

Support People Partners and Line Manager during the pay review cycle, offering guidance on tools, data and reward policies

Build effective relationships with external benefits providers, ensuring smooth service delivery and timely issue resolution

Contribute to cross-functional data production projects, sharing expertise and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

What success looks like

High-quality, accurate and timely people data reporting that supports strategic decision making

Clear and actionable insights provided to senior stakeholders

Improved visibility and understanding of key workforce trends

Smooth delivery of reward-related processes supported by robust data analysis

Strong data governance, with reliable and audit-ready datasets

Continuous improvement in reporting tools, processes and data capability

Skills, Behaviours & Knowledge

Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability

Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful insights

Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, accessible way, adapting style to suit technical and non-technical audiences

Effective stakeholder management and relationship management

High level of organisation and ability to manage cyclical processes

Focussed on detail and accuracy

Ability to be flexible & adapt at short notice

Strong and effective decision-making

Team player who is willing to collaborate and trust

Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion and tact