HR Data Analyst in London

Location: London, hybrid

Reports to: Reward and Data Lead (currently reporting to the Global HR Operations Director on an interim basis)

Status: 12mth Fixed Term Contract

Purpose: The HR Data Analyst will focus on data reporting and analysis, drawing insights from various data sources to support strategic workforce planning. The analyst will ensure robust data integrity and support HR processes within the Foundation. The position is for a duration of 12 months and aims to support the strategic initiative of enhancing HR Service Quality. This will be achieved through the expedited implementation of standardised reporting, the establishment of data governance via systems improvement, and the provision of data input for various ongoing strategic projects throughout the 12-month period.

Principal accountabilities:

• Data, reporting & compliance: Produce and maintain HR dashboards and reports to aid in strategic decision-making. Ensure adherence to internal policies and legal requirements in data handling and reporting. Support data privacy initiatives by following established protocols. Maintenance of HR Database / cleansing HRIS DATA LED - data quality.
• Compensation & benefits analysis: Assist in global role benchmarking activities and maintain basic job architecture data. Participate in compensation and benefits surveys, analyse data, and assist in creating reports to support compensation planning. Assist in managing the employee pay components, benefits lifecycle, including coordination of enrolment processes and vendor communication.
• HRIS support: Provide administrative support for the HRIS, ensuring accurate data entry and maintaining system procedures. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot system issues under guidance and maintain data integrity across core modules. Contribute to the documentation and distribution of user guides and training materials.

Required experience:

• Degree or extensive experience in a related field such as Data Science; is an advantage, as is working in an HR Department.
• High proficiency in Excel and HR analytics tools; comfort with system configuration and workflows. PowerBI is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with HR benchmarking tools and participation in external reward surveys.
• Proven experience of managing workflows and setting up dashboards in HRIS platforms to ensure (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors) HiBob is an advantage.
• Strong analytical background with experience in data analysis, and reporting.
• Ideally experience working in a multinational or complex organizational environment.

Skills and attributes:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Ideally proficiency in programming language for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proactive problem-solver with a process-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong ethical judgment and respect for confidentiality and sensitive data.

Application Closing Date: 8th March 2026

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.

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