HR Data Analyst

Safran companies; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Human Resources professional to manage and develop HR reporting systems and support data governance. This role offers opportunities to improve processes and enhance reporting tools, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. The position promises not only professional growth but also competitive benefits including hybrid working options and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Long Service awards

Flexible working support

Hybrid working option

Electric car charging points

Excellent on-site catering facilities

Discounts on high street purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in HR reporting or data-focused role.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and GDPR compliance.
• Advanced skills in Excel including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR systems and manage people data.
• Produce management reports and dashboards.
• Champion the use of people systems.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Data visualization

Education

Familiarity with HR processes

Tools

Power BI

HRIS

Job description

Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Human Resources Location : Burnley, England, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff

About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy work place
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran
Careers At a glance | Safran (safran-group.com)

What will I be doing?
• Maintain and develop HR systems to ensure clean, consistent, and up-to-date people data.

• Produce and evolve management information reports and dashboards that enable the business to make timely, evidence-based decisions.

• Lead the technical delivery of new HR systems and system enhancements, working closely with internal stakeholders and group functions.

• Champion the use of people systems across the business by providing user guidance, training, and ongoing support.

• Manage and document key processes across the employee lifecycle, identifying opportunities to streamline and automate where possible. Support the HR Team to understand how it can use AI to improve processes and gain market insights.

• Produce the company's monthly business scorecard, ensuring timely delivery and insightful narrative commentary.

• Own the data input and reporting elements of critical people processes, including pay reviews and headcount management.

• Develop and introduce new reporting tools and approaches to measure workforce trends, track KPIs, and demonstrate progress against the HR plan.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the HR team and wider organisation to ensure reporting supports strategic and operational needs.

• Work with auditors to maintain high standards of data governance, privacy, and compliance.

• Provide flexible support across the wider HR team, including stepping in to ensure the continuity of critical people processes during periods of absence or high demand, including payroll processes.

Job Requirements

Benefits (Continued)
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
• Hybrid working option
• Electric car charging points on site
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

What do you need from me?
Knowledge
Essential
• Experience in a similar HR reporting or data-focused role.

• Strong understanding of data privacy, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.

• Experience working with large datasets and integrating data from multiple sources.
Desirable

• Familiarity with HR processes and the employee lifecycle

• Experience using HRIS and/or payroll systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, SAP).

• Understanding of strategic HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and workforce planning

• Knowledge of HR data structures, metrics, and reporting principles.

Skills & Qualities
Essential
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data cleansing, and formula creation.

• Ability to present complex data clearly through reports and dashboards.

• Confident use of data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) to produce impactful insights.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable
• Experience leading or supporting HRIS implementations or system upgrades.

• Skills in process mapping or business analysis to identify areas for improvement.

• Familiarity with SQL or other data querying tools.

• Experience developing automated reporting solutions or workflows using tools such as Power Automate.

What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of
our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Exceptional Company Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Bancroft Road,BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom

100,000

employees worldwide

27

Number of countries where Safran is located