Global people analytics lead

Colt Technology Services; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior People Analytics Lead for a 1-year interim position in London. This role involves leading a small international team to develop data-driven insights for strategic HR decisions. Key responsibilities include managing analytics activities, collaborating with HR partners, and applying storytelling through data. The ideal candidate will have strong program management skills and a background in HR analytics.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead and innovate

Qualifications

• Experience in leading analytics or project teams.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with HRIS and visualization tools.
• Deep understanding of talent acquisition and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage People Analytics activities across HR.
• Support visualization efforts using Power BI.
• Document reporting processes and ensure privacy controls.
• Mentor team members through exposure to initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in analytics or project teams

Strong program management skills

Ability to develop HR data solutions

Deep understanding of DEI and talent acquisition

Proficiency in SQL, Python, R

Experience with visualization tools like Power BI

Experience collaborating with senior HR leaders

Strong storytelling with data

Education

Degrees in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Business Analytics

Tools

HRIS

Power BI

Tableau

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Colt provides network, voice, and data centre services to thousands of businesses worldwide, enabling them to focus on their core goals instead of infrastructure.

Why we need this role

This is a 1-year interim position covering maternity leave. Leading a small international team, you will help us build and grow our analytics capabilities. You will develop data-driven insights to inform strategic HR decisions globally, contributing to tools, processes, and reporting that support our workforce. We seek a proactive individual with fresh ideas, eager to innovate and tell compelling insights.

Join us to be part of a growing community of experts to develop your career.

What you will do

• Manage People Analytics activities across HR and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Work with HR partners to understand objectives, reporting needs, and KPIs.
• Support visualization efforts using Power BI, updating dashboards and creating new solutions.
• Apply storytelling to describe trends and insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design scalable HR solutions.
• Develop a data and analytics strategy.
• Lead ad hoc projects, including audit actions.
• Promote insight-driven decision-making and enhance data culture.
• Deliver high-quality HR reports timely.
• Own the HR reporting and analytics roadmap.
• Document reporting processes and ensure privacy controls.
• Mentor team members through exposure to initiatives and coaching.

What we're looking for

Skills & Experience

• Experience leading analytics or project teams.
• Strong program management skills for global initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop HR data solutions like workforce planning and sentiment analysis.

HR Domain Expertise

• Deep understanding of talent acquisition, performance, engagement, attrition, DEI, and L&D.
• Knowledge of global HR practices and legal considerations.

Data & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with HRIS, survey platforms, and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to build and interpret statistical and predictive models.

Strategic & Consulting Skills

• Experience collaborating with senior HR and business leaders.
• Ability to influence, present data clearly, and connect analytics to outcomes.
• Strong storytelling with data, high emotional intelligence, and resilience.

Qualifications

• Degrees in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Business Analytics, or related fields preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and data visualization tools.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with big data/data lake setup (GCP, AWS, Azure) is a plus.

What we offer you

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. We trust our people to create solutions and empower them to lead and innovate. Our purpose is to connect people and ideas globally, transforming the digital universe.

Diversity and inclusion

• We value diversity of thought and experience. We encourage authenticity and welcome diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, or background.

Recent initiatives include:

• Signing the UN Women Empowerment Principles.
• Training 60+ Mental Health First Aiders.