HR Data Analyst
At LCP we love what we do, and it shows. We help our clients make good decisions based on insightful analysis, industry expertise, and game-changing technology. Working across a wide range of sectors, including pensions and benefits, investments, insurance, energy, health, sports, and data analytics, we help our clients navigate complexity in order to take the action that matters.
Who are the department and what is the role?
We are looking for a pro‑active HR Data Analyst to join our HR team to take ownership of the organisation's people data, HR systems and reporting ensuring they are accurate, well governed and effectively used to provide meaningful insight. The role will deliver accurate insight that enables better workforce decisions and supports the wider people strategy.
This new role strengthens our capability to use people insight to plan, prioritise and measure impact. Working closely with stakeholders, it will also help drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting and HR systems, contributing to a more consistent and data‑driven approach across the people function.
What will you be doing?
- Own HR data governance ensuring accuracy, consistency and integrity across HR systems.
- Support the configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the HRIS, including employee/partner and manager self‑service functionality.
- Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor workforce trends and outcomes, integrating HRIS data with other systems (e.g., recruitment, finance and engagement platforms).
- Deliver regular workforce reporting and analysis (e.g., headcount, attrition, diversity, absence), along with timely ad‑hoc reports as required.
- Partner with the HR Manager, Data Analytics and Insights and business stakeholders to define reporting and analytics needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
- Promote effective use of people data by supporting and upskilling HR colleagues in the use of dashboards and reporting tools.
- Identify, investigate and resolve data quality issues working with HR team and system owners to improve data capture and underlying processes.
- Ensure all employee data is handled in line with GDPR and internal data protection policies, maintaining strict confidentiality and appropriate access controls.
- Identify and support opportunities to automate HR reporting and data processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Explore and implement AI and automation solutions to enhance HR operations, reporting and analytics capability.
- Collaborate with Digital Services and other stakeholders to integrate automation and AI solutions into HR systems and processes.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and best practice in HR analytics, AI, automation and HRIS development.
What skills, qualities and experience do you need for this role?
- Degree or equivalent qualification in statistics, mathematics or computer science
- In‑depth experience and/or certification in Power BI
- Substantial, hands‑on experience of working with HRIS systems, HR reporting and people analytics
- Practical experience of designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into meaningful insights
- Experience identifying trends, patterns and data quality issues and supporting data‑driven decision‑making
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical or analytical concepts to non‑technical audiences
- Good understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Desirable:
- Experience using DAX, Power Query and data modelling techniques
- Experience extracting, transforming and combining data from multiple systems
- Experience supporting HR or workforce‑related projects
Personal Attributes:
- Hands‑on and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Analytical, structured and solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving.
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently and take ownership.
- Builds effective relationships across functions and levels of seniority.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Flexible, pragmatic and able to maintain discretion when handling sensitive data.
What's in it for you?
We offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so you can perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:
For you
- Hybrid working
- Professional study support (where applicable)
- Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks
For your family
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
For your health
- 26 days annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time working) plus bank holidays (flexible)
- Private medical insurance
- Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Digital GP services
For your wealth
- Competitive pension scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- High street discounts
- Season ticket loans
For others
- Volunteering opportunities
For the environment
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
