Data Analyst

Commercial Services Group; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

Pension scheme with 4% employer

25 days annual leave

Job summary

HR Connect, part of Commercial Services Group, is hiring a Data Analyst to transform workforce data into reliable management information, dashboards and reports that support planning and decision‑making. You will enable stakeholders to access accurate insights across HR data, improving service delivery and strategic workforce decisions.

The role blends technical data skills with stakeholder engagement in a growing HR services business, with opportunities to shape how data is collected, analysed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Reporting Analyst or Business Intelligence role.

Responsibilities

• Extracting, cleansing and combining data from multiple HR and business systems to create reliable reporting datasets.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

Job description

Location: Kings hill/hybrid

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you a data professional who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful insight that drives better decision-making?

As a Data Analyst within HR Connect, you'll play a key role in developing the reporting, dashboards and workforce intelligence that support both our customers and our internal teams. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, helping shape how data is collected, analysed and presented across a growing HR services business.

This role would suit an experienced Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst or Reporting Analyst looking for a position where they can combine technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, delivering insights that influence operational performance, service improvement and strategic decision-making.

Who we are

HR Connect is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), one of the UK's largest local authority-owned trading organisations, operating 35+ businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more.

HR Connect delivers expert HR advisory, employment law, payroll and strategic people services to schools, academies, local authorities and public sector organisations. Data and management information sit at the heart of the service we provide, helping our customers make informed workforce decisions.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in transforming workforce data into accurate, meaningful management information, ensuring colleagues and customers have access to reliable insight that supports planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is a role where analytical thinking, attention to detail and collaboration are essential, with responsibility for developing reports, improving data quality and helping shape the future of HR data and reporting across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Extracting, cleansing and combining data from multiple HR and business systems to create reliable reporting datasets.
• Designing, building and maintaining reports and dashboards that provide clear and actionable insight.
• Developing and maintaining robust data models and reusable datasets that support business reporting.
• Analysing workforce data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Providing timely and accurate management information to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Automating and standardising recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Monitoring and improving data quality, integrity and governance standards.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and develop effective data solutions.
• Supporting the ongoing development of HR systems, reporting capability and data-driven decision making.
• Ensuring all data is handled securely and in line with GDPR and organisational policies.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Reporting Analyst or Business Intelligence role.
• Experience working with HR, payroll or workforce data would be highly advantageous.
• Experience extracting, cleansing, transforming and combining data from multiple systems.
• Strong experience designing and building reports and dashboards using Power BI or a similar BI platform.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables and working with large datasets.
• Experience developing and maintaining data models and reporting datasets.
• The ability to translate complex data into meaningful insight for non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience of reporting automation using SQL, Power Query, data flows or similar technologies.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work independently when required.
• Knowledge of education or public sector environments would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £40,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, rising in line with policy for the role
• Birthday Day Off
• One concessionary day during the Christmas period
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution