Data Analyst - People & HR Systems

Liberty HR Recruitment; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Professional study support

Job summary

Liberty Recruitment Group, based in Winchester, seeks an experienced HR Data Analyst to design and build Power BI dashboards, deliver workforce insights, and influence business decisions through robust data analysis. You will handle data from multiple systems and ensure accuracy and governance throughout reporting processes.

This newly created role offers a circa £45,000 salary with hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including privacy medical insurance and career

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience within a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, People Analyst or similar role.
• Advanced Power BI skills, with proven experience building dashboards from scratch.
• Strong practical SQL skills, including writing queries and transforming data.
• Experience using DAX, Power Query and data modelling.
• Experience with large datasets and combining information from multiple systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of formulas and data manipulation.
• Confident explaining analysis to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of data governance and GDPR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards from scratch, providing meaningful workforce insights.
• Use SQL to extract, query, validate and transform data from multiple systems.
• Analyse complex datasets, identifying trends, patterns and opportunities to support business decisions.
• Develop reporting solutions covering key people metrics including headcount, absence, attrition and diversity.
• Use data modelling, DAX and Power Query to develop accurate and effective reporting tools.
• Take ownership of data quality, governance and reporting processes, ensuring information is accurate and reliable.
• Deliver meaningful analysis to support business projects, including workforce planning and the financial impact of potential policy changes.
• Present complex data and technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure sensitive employee data is managed securely and in line with GDPR requirements.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

DAX

Power Query

Data modelling

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Tools

Dayforce

AI tools

Reporting automation

Job description

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic, forward-thinking organisation in the search for an experienced HR Data Analyst to join their team.

This is an exciting, newly created opportunity for a talented Data Analyst who enjoys getting stuck into complex data, building meaningful reporting solutions and using insights to influence business decisions.

Our client is looking for someone who can go beyond simply producing reports. They need a proactive, analytical individual who can take ownership of data, challenge existing processes and develop dashboards and reporting tools that make a genuine difference to the business.

Based in Winchester, this role offers a salary of circa £45,000, alongside an excellent benefits package. Hybrid working options and the chance to join a fantastic and highly driven HR team.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards from scratch, providing meaningful workforce insights
• Use SQL to extract, query, validate and transform data from multiple systems
• Analyse complex datasets, identifying trends, patterns and opportunities to support business decisions
• Develop reporting solutions covering key people metrics including headcount, absence, attrition and diversity
• Use data modelling, DAX and Power Query to develop accurate and effective reporting tools
• Take ownership of data quality, governance and reporting processes, ensuring information is accurate and reliable
• Deliver meaningful analysis to support business projects, including workforce planning and the financial impact of potential policy changes
• Present complex data and technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Ensure sensitive employee data is managed securely and in line with GDPR requirements

About you

• Strong hands-on experience within a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, People Analyst or similar role
• Advanced Power BI skills, with proven experience building dashboards and reporting solutions from scratch
• Strong practical SQL skills, including writing queries and extracting, transforming and validating data
• Experience using DAX, Power Query and data modelling
• Experience working with large datasets and combining information from multiple systems
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of formulas and data manipulation
• A structured and methodical approach, with the ability to explain and justify your analysis and recommendations
• Strong communication skills, particularly when presenting technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of data governance, confidentiality and GDPR
• Confident managing multiple projects and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Dayforce, AI tools or reporting automation would also be beneficial

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Professional study support
• Flexible benefits including dental insurance, critical illness cover and discounted gym memberships
• Digital GP services and eye care vouchers
• Plus much more!