At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and improve colleague data accuracy, produce insightful reports, and support HR processes.
- Company: Join Cotswold Outdoor Group, where the outdoors is at our core.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, 33 days holiday, and generous staff discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people operations while enjoying a vibrant office environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with HR data, advanced Excel skills, and a knack for clear insights.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve the accuracy, integrity, and governance of colleague data and People systems.
- Produce regular reporting and dashboards on key metrics including headcount, attrition, absence, payroll, and reward.
- Analyze trends and translate data into clear, actionable insights to support business decision-making.
- Act as the primary contact for HRIS and People system providers, ensuring effective performance and optimisation.
- Support reward, pay, and benefits activity including salary reviews, benchmarking, and benefits administration.
- Support the delivery of cyclical People processes such as annual pay review, bonus administration, and statutory reporting, including gender pay gap reporting.
- Provide guidance to managers and stakeholders on People data, systems, and operational processes.
Technologies
- Excel
- Support
- AI
Qualifications
- Strong experience working with HR or People data, reporting, and systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence handling complex datasets.
- Ability to translate data into clear insights and meaningful business recommendations.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy and compliance.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cyclical deadlines.
- Confident communicator who can work with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- Takes ownership, shows initiative, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Practical, solutions-focused approach to improving systems and processes.
- Handles sensitive information with discretion and sound judgement.
- Experience or exposure to payroll, reward, benefits, or statutory reporting is ideal.
Benefits and Company Information
We are Cotswold Outdoor Group, and the outdoors is at the heart of who we are. Our head office teams help people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them. This is a hybrid role based in our new sustainable office in the heart of Swindon, with a minimum of three days in the office each week. Our new space at 1 Newbridge Square is next to the train station and bus boulevard, and has been designed to support collaboration, wellbeing, and more sustainable ways of working. We are part of Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow Rock, and we offer trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet. We value growth, authenticity, and inclusion, and we offer a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000, a yearly bonus of up to £3,825, hybrid working options, 33 days holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, staff discounts of 40 to 60 percent across our outdoor brands, plus savings on everyday essentials through our perks hub.
People Operations Analyst in Swindon employer: Cotswold Outdoor
Cotswold Outdoor Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth within a vibrant, collaborative work environment. Located in a sustainable office in the heart of Swindon, we offer hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including 33 days holiday and substantial staff discounts across our outdoor brands. Join us to be part of a team that values authenticity, inclusion, and a commitment to protecting the planet while helping others explore the great outdoors.
