Data Analyst - SAP Success Factors

Jobs.co.uk; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Daily pay rate: £400

Job summary

Thames Water in Reading is seeking a Data Analyst - SAP SuccessFactors on a full-time contract. Based in Reading, the role pays £400 per day and supports People Analytics, maintaining legacy reporting while building new capabilities.

You'll gather HR requirements, develop interactive reports with SuccessFactors Story Reports, SAC/Power BI/SQL, and ensure data quality across projects. The assignment spans 26 weeks with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Power BI and SQL.
• Strong experience working with HR / People data.
• Practical experience with SAP SuccessFactors reporting.
• Experience with SuccessFactors data mapping, validation, migration and testing.
• Experience supporting reporting across legacy HR systems and SAP SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Work with business stakeholders to understand HR data and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain interactive SuccessFactors Story Reports translating business requirements into effective reporting solutions.
• Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports using DAX, SQL and effective data visualization.
• Build, maintain and document data models, measures, calculations, filters, slicers and drill-down functionality.
• Support SuccessFactors data mapping, migration, validation and testing activities.
• Support integration of SuccessFactors data with existing Power BI reporting and legacy HR data to maintain historical trend analysis.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy and consistency across reporting solutions.
• Support reporting through SuccessFactors implementation, go-live and post-go-live activities.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

HR data

Data analysis

DAX

Data modelling

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Power BI

SQL

Job description

About The Role

Based in Reading, this full-time contract position pays £400 per day. The Data Analyst - SAP SuccessFactors will support People Analytics, ensuring continuity of legacy reporting while building new capabilities. Responsibilities include gathering HR requirements from stakeholders and developing interactive Story Reports. The role also requires translating complex information into clear insights for decision‑making. Proficiency in SuccessFactors Story Reporting is essential, alongside skills in SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, or SQL. This contract offers the chance to shape future analytics processes within a major utility provider, working closely with business users to deliver effective solutions.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Data Analyst with experience of SAP SuccessFactors to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will also have strong experience in SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting and ideally one or more of SAC, Power BI and SQL, with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights for informed business decisions.

The role will support both existing People Analytics reporting and the transition to SuccessFactors‑based reporting, ensuring continuity of historical reporting while developing new analytics capabilities.

What you’ll be doing as a Data Analyst - SAP SuccessFactors

• Work with business stakeholders to understand HR data and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain interactive SuccessFactors Story Reports translating business requirements into effective reporting solutions.
• Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports using DAX, SQL and effective data visualisation techniques.
• Build, maintain and document data models, measures, calculations, filters, slicers and drill‑down functionality.
• Support SuccessFactors data mapping, migration, validation and testing activities.
• Support integration of SuccessFactors data with existing Power BI reporting and legacy HR data to maintain historical trend analysis.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy and consistency across reporting solutions.
• Support reporting through SuccessFactors implementation, go‑live and post‑go‑live activities.

Essential

What you should bring

• Significant experience with Power BI and SQL.
• Strong experience working with HR / People data.
• Practical experience with SAP SuccessFactors reporting and HR data.
• Experience with SuccessFactors data mapping, validation, migration and testing.
• Experience supporting reporting across legacy HR systems and SuccessFactors.
• Experience with Power BI RLS.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, data quality and SQL database principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and business teams.

Desirable

• Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central or other SuccessFactors modules.
• Experience with SAP/ECC HR data.
• Experience working on HR transformation or HRIS implementation programmes.
• Experience optimising Power BI and SQL performance.

What’s in it for you?

Daily Pay rate: £400

IR35 determination: Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid, Clear Water Court, Reading

Length of assignment: 26 weeks

Required Start date: ASAP

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water r

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be provided for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.