Data Analyst: Remote for Workforce Insights

Harnham; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst to join a highly regarded organisation at the intersection of workforce strategy, analytics, and policy. The role is remote with one day per month in the Leeds office, offering up to £46,000.

You will build complex Excel models, forecast workforce and financial outcomes, and develop cost modelling for pay proposals and policy changes.

A STEM degree is preferred; strong Excel/VBA skills and the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience building complex models from scratch.
• Experience modelling workforce or financial scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workforce, pay, and reward analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain complex Excel-based models to forecast workforce and financial outcomes.
• Develop cost modelling for pay proposals, policy changes, and workforce initiatives.
• Create scenario analysis and long-term forecasts incorporating variables such as workforce growth, attrition, and inflation.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate business and policy questions into analytical specifications and modelling frameworks.
• Produce clear reports and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Present findings and analytical insights to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with policy teams and external stakeholders to support evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of analytical methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VBA

Macros

Analytical thinking

Large datasets

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Education

STEM degree (maths/statistics/economics)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

VBA

Macros

Data modelling

Job description

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst to join a highly regarded organisation at the intersection of workforce strategy, analytics, and policy. The role is remote with one day per month in the Leeds office, offering up to £46,000.

You will build complex Excel models, forecast workforce and financial outcomes, and develop cost modelling for pay proposals and policy changes.

A STEM degree is preferred; strong Excel/VBA skills and the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders are essential.