Head of People Data & Analytics

RSM UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday

Wellbeing & financial tools

Access to 300+ courses

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking a Head of People Data & Analytics for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead our people data, MI and analytics capability to produce trusted insight that informs workforce planning and business performance.

This role focuses on transitioning from retrospective reporting to integrated, predictive analytics, partnering with senior leaders across People, Finance and IT to plan, govern and optimise our talent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and delivering a people data and analytics strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Strong governance and data quality expertise with analytics, forecasting and modelling skills.
• Commercial acumen with BI, data visualisation and reporting tool experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to translate analysis into recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own data quality, governance, definitions and controls across the people data estate.
• Define strategy for people MI and reporting with clear dashboards for leaders.
• Build analytics capability using modelling and forecasting to predict workforce needs.
• Partner with senior leaders to turn analysis into practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with People Technology and IT to streamline data flows and reporting.
• Champion ethical use of people data and build data literacy across the function.

Skills

People data strategy

Data governance

Analytics skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Head of People Data & Analytics (12 month fixed-term contract)

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Our People Team is at the heart of RSM UK, helping our colleagues and our business to thrive. As part of the People Services & Enablement team, you will help shape how the firm understands, supports and plans for its workforce.

We are looking for a Head of People Data & Analytics to lead our people data, management information and analytics capability. You will make sure our people data is accurate, trusted and well governed, then turn it into insight that shapes strategic decisions and drives business performance.

This is a rare opportunity to lead our evolution from retrospective reporting to integrated, predictive people analytics, working alongside senior People leaders, Finance, IT and business stakeholders to plan our workforce, build critical capabilities and retain our talent.

You’ll make an impact by

• Owning people data quality and governance, setting the standards, definitions and controls that keep our data accurate, consistent and trusted
• Setting the strategy for people MI and reporting, giving leaders clear dashboards and insight to understand our workforce
• Building our people analytics capability, using modelling and forecasting to anticipate future workforce needs, risks and opportunities
• Partnering with Heads of People, Business Partners and senior leaders to turn analysis into clear narratives and practical recommendations
• Working with People Technology and IT to simplify data flows, automate reporting and explore the responsible use of AI
• Championing the ethical use of people data and building data literacy across the People function and wider business

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Proven experience of developing and delivering a people data and analytics strategy aligned to business priorities, ideally within a professional services or partnership led business
• Strong people data governance and quality expertise, alongside deep people analytics skills including statistical analysis, forecasting and predictive modelling
• Commercial acumen and experience of business intelligence, data visualisation and reporting tools, connecting workforce trends to business performance
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with the credibility to partner with senior leaders and turn complex analysis into compelling narratives

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their careers, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.