People Data Analyst in Blackburn

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

More about your role

Due to an internal promotion we are expanding our People Data team! As our People Data Analyst you'll be at the forefront of transforming raw data into powerful insights that drive business success! Dive deep into the heart of our people systems, extracting and preserving data with precision to craft captivating data dashboards using the dynamic capabilities of PowerBI. Your contributions won't stop there; you'll be instrumental in disseminating critical People/HR and business management statistics throughout our organization, amplifying our impact across the board. As a vital member of our team, you'll spearhead various data projects, revolutionising our HR systems and processes to ensure we deliver nothing short of excellence. Your passion for numbers, keen eye for detail, and penchant for unravelling complex data puzzles will be the driving force behind our continued success. This isn't just any ordinary role; it's a hybrid position based in the vibrant hub of our Preston, Lancashire office 2 days a week, offering you the perfect balance between collaboration and independence.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in producing accurate reports, management information, and statistical data to support informed decision-making.
• Skilled in using Power BI to create automated management information (MI) dashboards, including end-to-end development from data sourcing to final reporting.
• Proficient in extracting and inputting data across IT systems, with advanced Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research and deliver precise, well-written documentation with a strong attention to detail.

More about you

Put simply we need someone who loves numbers and data with a passion for people, someone who has good research skills and a strong eye for detail. If you can look at complex data, delve into the detail and turn it into something meaningful, we want to hear from you. As you will review, maintain and extract data from people systems to develop data dashboards in PowerBI we are looking for you to have worked with data and have experience using PowerBI. Ideally an interest in HR and people data would also be useful, however a numerate brain, passion for analysis and desire to dig into reports to find and fix issues is key to success. If all of this sounds like you then we urge you to make an application with us today!

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.