Higher HR Analyst

Reed Talent Solutions

London

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Support for CIPD study

28 days plus bank holidays leave

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a Higher HR Analyst in London on a full-time basis. The role requires expertise in workforce analysis and strategic planning, offering benefits like a local government pension scheme and support for CIPD study. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in HR analytics and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience in workforce planning or HR analytics.
Proven ability to present data-driven insights to senior stakeholders.
Experience in strategic workforce planning and scenario modelling.

Responsibilities

Lead the collection and analysis of workforce data.
Support long-term workforce planning and collaboration with HR.
Ensure data quality and compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Workforce planning

Data governance

Education

Degree in analytics, HR, business or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

A large public sector organisation is recruiting for a Higher HR Analyst on a permanent basis. Based in London, the role will be hybrid with 2 days in the office per week required.

They offer benefits including a local government pension scheme (around 28% employers’ contribution) and support for CIPD study. Annual leave is 28 days plus bank holidays. The successful candidate will undergo security clearance (SC), so this is not an immediate start.

Role and impact

They are looking for a skilled and strategic Higher HR Analyst to lead workforce analysis and planning across a large, complex organisation. This is a pivotal role where your insights will influence recruitment, retention, and long-term workforce strategy—ensuring the organisation remains agile, efficient, and well-resourced to meet future challenges.

Responsibilities

Workforce Data & Analysis: Lead the collection, collation, and analysis of workforce data across multiple departments. Develop dashboards, reports, and forecasts to monitor workforce trends and recruitment pipelines. Apply advanced analytical techniques to identify patterns and inform strategic decisions. Present insights to senior boards and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and impact.

Strategic Workforce Planning: Support long-term workforce planning, including scenario modelling and forecasting up to 5 years. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Planning teams to align workforce needs with organisational goals. Track KPIs and assess performance against strategic workforce plans. Provide recommendations to improve performance and address supply/demand gaps. Line-manage a Workforce Analyst, providing mentorship, feedback, and development opportunities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence. Work collaboratively across HR and business planning functions, responding flexibly to changing demands.

Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with legal standards (FOIA, GDPR, DPA). Maintain data repositories and catalogues, supporting effective decision-making. Champion best practices in data governance and workforce analytics.

The ideal candidate