Workforce Analyst in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Directorate: Chief Executive’s; Section: Workforce; Location: Civic Centre; Grade: Level 8 (Subject to Review); Salary: £33,699 - £36,363 (Subject to Review); Hours: 37 hours per week. This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is more than just a job, it’s about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

The Role

This is an exciting time to join the team as we transform the way we deliver HR services across the council. Our Workforce Service is seeking a Workforce Analyst to support the drive for an evidenced-based approach to practice and a move to support strategic workforce planning across the council. You will play a vital role in supporting data-driven decision making by providing valuable insights to the Workforce function.

Responsibilities

• Your primary function will be collecting, analysing and interpreting HR data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improving HR processes and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Work with stakeholders across the organisation to understand data needs and produce customised reports and analytics.
• Keep up to date with HR trends, benchmarks and best practice to enhance analytics capability.

About You

• Experience in a HR data analyst or similar role, with expertise in HR data analysis.
• In depth knowledge of HR processes, metrics and KPIs.
• Experience of using data visualisation tools, such as PowerBi.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling and analysing HR data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience of communicating with people at all levels.
• A proven ability to work on your own initiative, managing and prioritising workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Confidence and skill when presenting information to different audiences.

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here.

For more information on the role or an informal conversation, please contact the Recruiting Manager Abbey Rushton, abbey.rushton@stoke.gov.uk.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Proof of address.
• Satisfactory references.
• Occupational Health Clearance.
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations.
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.