HR Data Analyst

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Human Resources Data Analyst to join a forward-thinking organization. You will play a vital role in supporting the HR and Payroll System, ensuring accurate system maintenance, and maximizing reporting capabilities. This position offers a chance to contribute to the Data and Digital Transformation objectives while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of HR analytics.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexitime Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Paid Training

Free Gym Access

Free Parking

Lifestyle Savings Platform

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in configuring and maintaining HR systems, especially Midland HR iTrent.
• Proficient in writing and developing reports using SAP Business Objects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support configuration of HR systems and applications.
• Write reports and assist with system integrations and upgrades.

Skills

HR Systems Configuration

SAP Business Objects Reporting

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Midland HR iTrent

SAP Business Objects

Job description

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Job details

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Central

Package 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Data Analyst!

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Business Information Team ideally with experience in using Midland HR iTrent HR & Payroll System, to provide support and development for the iTrent HR and Payroll System, SAP Business Objects reporting tool, and other applications.

In this role, you will ensure accurate system maintenance and configuration, maximise reporting capabilities, and implement upgrades to optimise functionality and meet statutory obligations.

You will also support the corporate objective of Data and Digital Transformation by providing system support, advice, and guidance for both existing and new applications across the Service.

Your primary areas of focus will be:

• Maintenance and support in the configuration of existing and additional iTrent HR and Payroll System modules
• Writing SAP Business Objects (BO) reports
• Building workflows and batch processes
• Assisting with integrations with other systems
• Upgrades, impact analysis, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Supporting and maintaining other 3rd-party applications and systems
• Analysing and recording HR processes.

You will have:

• In-depth experience of configuring and maintaining HR Systems including building of process chains, workflows and batch scheduling. Ideally using Midland HR iTrent HR and Payroll System.
• In-depth experience of writing and developing management information reports in SAP Business Objects, including analysing, manipulating and structuring data to create meaningful reports.
• In-depth experience in providing expert support, advice, and guidance on HR systems including user defined forms to assist users with system maintenance, updates, configuration, reports and other related functions, ensuring effective use of the system.
• In-depth experience of writing user acceptance testing scripts and undertaking system testing.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to various situations and audiences. Provide proactive advice on process improvements, build positive stakeholder relationships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, address user needs effectively, and propose alternatives.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to use your own initiative and manage your schedule and work plan to meet objectives, timescales, and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical, thorough, and diligent approach to effectively arrange unclear facts into logical patterns and concepts.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. To promote a positive work/life balance, we provide the following benefits:

• Hybrid working patterns - We operate a hybrid working model, both working onsite and remotely from home.
• Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
• Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years' service and 32 days after 10 years' service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Free access to onsite gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
• Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The interviews / selection process will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children, and Young People, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.