Data Partner (HR)

Morgan Hunt; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston University is seeking an HR Management Information & Systems Partner to deliver a high-quality HR data service. You will improve data accessibility, optimise HR systems, and develop data products to support strategic decision-making.

Collaborate with HR teams to align with the Town House Strategy and People Plan, ensuring data quality and governance across workloads. This role requires strong BI skills and HE experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data reporting, presentation, and analysis.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
• SQL report writing experience and knowledge of Data Protection regulations.
• Experience in utilising and developing HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Support HR teams with access and interpretation of complex data sets.
• Plan and deliver the annual Staff data return, ensuring compliance with changing requirements.
• Continuously improve the People Dashboard report for leadership teams.
• Assist in delivering Public Sector Equality Duty and Pay Gap reports.
• Respond to external requests for HR data.
• Deliver tailored workforce data products to facilitate decision-making.
• Lead as the HR data protection champion and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Develop tools and processes for continuous improvement in HR data management.

Skills

Data reporting

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Data protection

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Title

HR Management Information & Systems Partner

Location

Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom

About the Role / Job Summary

Kingston University is seeking a dedicated HR Management Information & Systems Partner to provide a leading HR management information service. This role focuses on improving the quality and accessibility of workforce data, supporting HR in optimising systems, and delivering high-quality data products for strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will collaborate with HR teams and stakeholders to enhance data capabilities, aligning with the Town House Strategy and People Plan.

About Kingston University

Kingston University was established in 1899. Since then, we've welcomed students from the UK and across the world to our campus just a 30-minute train journey away from central London.

In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70% of the University's research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Our research is transforming the lives of people around the world by responding to some of the biggest issues facing society.

In addition, we are ranked No.1 in London for fashion and textiles, geography, graphic design, children's nursing, midwifery and social work, according to the 2025 Guardian University Guide.

The University is consistently ranked one of the top higher education institutions in the United Kingdom for graduate start-ups in the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR teams with access and interpretation of complex data sets.
• Plan and deliver the annual Staff data return, ensuring compliance with changing requirements.
• Continuously improve the People Dashboard report for leadership teams.
• Assist in delivering Public Sector Equality Duty and Pay Gap reports.
• Respond to external requests for HR data
• Deliver tailored workforce data products to facilitate decision-making.
• Lead as the HR data protection champion and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Develop tools and processes for continuous improvement in HR data management.

Work Details

• Work Schedule: Minimum 3 days per week in the office, based in Kingston-upon-Thames.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: £50,160 - £59,306 perannum.
  • Typically, new hires start at the bottom of the scale, but there is an opportunity to start higher based on experience.
• Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Annual Leave: 35 days plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data reporting, presentation, and analysis.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
• SQL report writing experience.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation.
• Experience in utilising and developing HR systems.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a Higher Education environment is desirable.
• Strong customer service ethic with relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking skills for interpreting complex data.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively.