Analyst, People Technology & Data

Conde Nast; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their People team in London. This full-time role focuses on HR analytics, responsible for maintaining the Workday HCM environment, providing user support, and conducting data analyses. The ideal candidate will have HRIS experience, proficiency in tools like Excel and Google Sheets, and a strong understanding of data privacy. The position offers competitive perks, including healthcare and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Corporate gym membership

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Experience in HRIS and HR Analytics or recent graduates.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to users by troubleshooting issues.
• Ensure documentation for Workday is maintained.
• Collaborate with Technology team on user requests.
• Conduct data analysis for compliance and ad-hoc requests.

Skills

HRIS experience (Workday preferred)

Google Sheets proficiency

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

SQL

Python (Pandas)

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a motivated curious and detail‑oriented individual to support our People team in optimising and maintaining our Workday HCM environment and delivering accurate people‑insights through data analysis and reporting. This entry/mid‑level role will sit within our Global People Operations Team and combines HR analytics reporting and system governance & support to help enhance our processes and decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to end users by troubleshooting, providing issue remediation and critical issue management using ServiceNow.
• Ensure upkeep and maintenance of all documentation such as Workday user guides and process documentation.
• Collaborate with the Technology team to ensure that user requests are reviewed and align with our Workday global design principles.
• Support the wider People Technology & Data team with testing simple reporting and report building mass loads (EIBs) and routine system maintenance.
• Conduct reporting and data analysis for compliance and ad‑hoc requests.
• Conduct system and data audits to ensure compliance with our data governance models.
• Train end users on new processes/functionality, including developing user procedures, guidelines and documentation.
• Support with Workday trainings for new hires in our People Team as well as continued education, Workday trainings and guidance for current People Team members.
• Ensure all changes to the Workday system and security are documented and evidence of testing has been captured.
• Lead our Workday Community and advise users about the latest enhancements for future releases accordingly.

Qualifications

• Experience in the HRIS (Workday preferred) and HR Analytics or recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates with relevant degree experience.
• Proficient in Google Sheets and Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, IF, COUNTIF).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, with a strong focus on GDPR and data privacy.
• Eager to Learn: curious, open to trial and error, and actively seeks to grow both technical and non‑technical skills.
• Analytical Thinking: able to break down complex problems into smaller components, identify trends and draw logical data‑driven conclusions.
• Strong Communicator: good listener who can clearly articulate ideas.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with data manipulation tools such as SQL, Python (Pandas), R.
• Experience with data visualisation process, Data Analytics, Microsoft Access, SQL, Power BI, R, Data Visualization, Tableau, Data Management, Data Mining, SAS, Data Analysis Skills, Analytics.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Company Overview

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. Its portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, Bon Appétit, and Wired, among others. The company is headquartered in New York and London and operates in 32 markets worldwide.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, celebrating people’s unique qualities and contributions. The company offers a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, season ticket loans, eye tests, core hours 10, remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), an Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme, dog‑friendly office, and magazine discounts.