HR Analyst

Wates Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking an HR Analyst to join their HR team in Cardiff. This entry-level position focuses on providing analytical support and transforming HR reporting from manual methods to automated PowerBI solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in HR analytics, contributing to strategic HR activities and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerBI and Excel.
• Knowledge of HR process delivery and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to HR business partners and senior stakeholders.
• Transform manual reporting to automated PowerBI solutions.
• Produce accurate data analysis, dashboards, and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical analytics

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

CIPD qualifications

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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The Vacancy

Our HR team has an exciting opportunity for a skilled analyst to work as a pivotal part of the team.

Reporting into the People PMO Manager, this individual will provide analytical support to HR business partners, the HR director, and senior business stakeholders including the board.

The role’s primary focus will be on transforming how we provide people management information (MI), moving from manual Excel-based reporting to automated PowerBI solutions. This role is critical to delivering the people strategy, providing leaders with live people-related insights to inform decision-making.

The HR Analyst will produce accurate data analysis, dashboards, and reports for various settings, including board meetings, business roadshows, and external events. The role often involves complex, ad-hoc reporting requiring creative and pragmatic solutions.

This role offers exposure to generalist and strategic HR activities, working closely with the HR Coordinator to deliver core people processes such as talent and succession planning, salary reviews, PDR, employee engagement, and supporting organizational change. The analyst will act as a link between the Construction Group (c1700 employees) and the central HR shared service, ensuring high standards of accuracy and governance in people data and processes.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, solution-focused, pragmatic, and driven, with excellent technical analytics skills. Versatility and adaptability are essential to manage a varied workload, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Collaboration and teamwork are key to success.

To Be Successful In The Role You Will Have

• Previous experience as an HR Analyst or in a similar analytical role
• Advanced proficiency in PowerBI
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of HR process delivery
• Knowledge of HR systems (iTrent experience is an advantage)
• Generalist HR knowledge and/or CIPD qualifications are advantageous

This role is part of a national team and can be based at any regional office with occasional travel to London and other locations. It offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining home and office work.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, with a legacy spanning over 125 years.

Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by our promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change.
• Thriving people: Fostering inclusion, opportunity, and care for all.

We are recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, committed to equality and diversity.

As a large, successful family-owned company, we value long-term relationships and are dedicated to environmental sustainability, with targets for 2025 including Zero Waste, Zero Carbon, and Positive Nature Enhancement.

Additional Details

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Non-profit Organizations
• Government Administration

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