HR Data & Insights Analyst in Cheshire, Warrington

Flexible hybrid working options available – preferably based in the North of England due to proximity to offices. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with a complex services organisation going through a period of change and transformation on a 12-month interim basis. Reporting into an inspiring and supportive HR Director, you will be responsible for managing and analysing people data and providing insights to support business decision-making. You will manage data integrity, quality, reporting and process improvement, while leveraging people data to drive strategic HR initiatives. You will support the wider HR function and act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on reporting and data requests. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical capability and strong knowledge of HR systems and reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Data & Insights Analyst:

• System Management
  • Manage and maintain people data within HR systems, ensuring data integrity and reporting functionality.
  • Educate HR and the wider business on data integrity and best practices using data warehouse and Power BI insights.
  • Collaborate with performance and analytics colleagues to share best practice and drive system improvements.
  • Manage data interfaces with learning and recruitment systems.
  • Maintain standards for data input, reporting structures, hierarchies, processes, training and guidance.
• Data Integrity & Reporting
  • Lead all routine, cyclical and ad hoc HR reporting.
  • Produce and analyse reports to support decision-making, workforce planning and compliance.
  • Identify trends and provide insights to enable early intervention and proactive action.
  • Provide analytics and recommendations to HR leadership and business partners.
  • Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting to reduce manual effort.
  • Ensure reporting SLAs are met to agreed timescales and standards.
  • Own key people data tools, including labour cost and efficiency tracking.
  • Support HR projects such as organisational design and transformation initiatives.
  • Support data migration and reconciliation to maintain single sources of truth.
  • Represent HR in wider performance reporting and external people analytics forums.
• Compliance & Security
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and organisational policies.

Key requirements of the HR Data & Insights Analyst:

• Strong experience with HR systems and reporting functionality.
• Excellent data management and analytical skills, with the ability to generate meaningful insights.
• Experience using data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Advanced digital literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of the employee lifecycle, including payroll and benefits.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
• Articulate and confident presenting to the Board.
• Experience with enterprise HR systems and reporting tools would be preferable.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and influence stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
• Relevant HR, business or analytical qualification, or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in this HR Data & Insights Analyst position and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.

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