Data Analyst - People

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret people-related data, identify trends and monitor workforce metrics.
• Provide insights for workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Deliver statutory reporting and benchmarking, including HESA staff returns, pay gap reporting, Freedom of Information requests and workforce data for Athena Swan and strategic projects.
• Work with People & Culture, Payroll, IT and university colleagues to support data quality, governance and reporting.
• Contribute to improved reporting processes and data-driven decision-making.

Essential requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business analysis or a related field.
• Significant experience in people analytics, workforce reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to manipulate and interpret complex datasets and present findings clearly to varied audiences.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience designing reports and dashboards, and strong knowledge of data quality and governance.

Desirable experience

• Higher Education sector experience is ideal.
• Experience producing statutory returns and benchmarking submissions, including HESA and UCEA returns, is advantageous.
• HR systems, workforce data management and Power BI experience are desirable; Unit4 Agresso HR knowledge is an advantage.

Contract and salary

• This is a one-year fixed-term contract.
• Full-time starting salary is normally £38,655 to £42,942 per annum.
• The role is 37 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday; flexible working will be considered.

Working arrangements

• The role is based at Cranfield Campus in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.
• The university framework allows many staff to combine on-site and remote working where role requirements permit.