Data analyst

Job Description

Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (will consider full and part-time arrangements)
Team: Employment
Location: London

About the Firm

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of ideas and people. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking possibilities for future success.

From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a wide range of inspiring clients, helping them turn ideas into reality and optimize their people management.

Our people are not only exceptional at what they do but also enjoy doing it and give their best to a firm they are proud to be part of. This stems from our firm culture and ethos of bravery and kindness. This ethos influences our recruitment, business practices, DEI activities, and day-to-day environment.

With an internationally minded team of over 700 professionals across key areas of law and strategic global partnerships, we have the expertise to support our clients’ growth. Whether providing global employment law advice, managing IP portfolios, or coordinating multijurisdictional transactions, we ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

The Department

The Employment team is one of the UK’s leading employment law practices, consistently top-ranked by independent directories. With over 180 lawyers, we support clients—including many of the world’s leading businesses—on HR, employment, and immigration law, domestically and internationally. Within this division is Worksphere, which offers HR and Reward Consultancy and Employment Law Training.

Our HR and Reward Consultancy and Pay Reporting practices have experienced significant growth, working with large national and international employers across the UK and Ireland. We provide support in pay gap reporting, EU Pay Transparency Directive projects, and culture reviews, including diagnostic activities and analysis.

About The Role

This new position will be pivotal in developing client offerings in pay equity analysis and HR and Reward Consultancy services, supporting our growth and establishing our leadership in the field.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the software development team to transform an Excel-based model into a Power BI dashboard.
2. Work with clients to standardize compensation data into a consistent format.
3. Partner with Reward Consultants to analyze pay gap results and draft actionable reports.
4. Support client preparations related to the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
5. Analyze survey results and create visual representations of key findings.
6. Provide ad hoc data analysis and visual presentation support.
7. Participate in client meetings from initial briefings to report presentations.
8. Engage in events and marketing activities as opportunities arise.

About You

You will have a professional manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and prior experience working in an office environment. You will be flexible, highly organized, and enjoy working within a fast-paced team. Strong numeracy and attention to detail are essential. We seek a passionate team player eager to support others.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, preferably within HR or compensation.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions.
• Experience with statistical modeling and regression analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience handling large datasets and standardizing data formats.
• Ability to draft reports and present findings effectively.
• Knowledge of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and pay gap reporting is advantageous.
• High accuracy and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing client needs and project requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Additional Information

At Lewis Silkin, our ethos is to do our best for clients, our people, and our communities. We value diversity and an inclusive workplace that fosters ideas, perspectives, and skills. We support flexible working and are committed to fair recruitment practices. For adjustments or flexible work requests, contact our recruitment team in confidence.