HR Data Analyst

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Data & MI Analyst to join its dynamic team. This role involves developing and maintaining analytics dashboards to provide key insights for decision-making within the organization. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR reporting, data integrity, and BI tools, with proficiency in Excel. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce and a CIPD qualification are preferred. Join this forward-thinking company as it undergoes digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in HR reporting and management information.
• Skilled in developing reports and dashboards within an HCM platform.
• Experience with BI tools to analyze and combine datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain people analytics dashboards and reports.
• Partner with HR leaders to understand reporting needs.
• Provide data-driven insights for workforce planning.

Skills

Data analytics

HR reporting

Microsoft Office Excel

Business Intelligence (BI) tools

Data integrity

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Role Overview

The role : An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Data & MI Analyst to join a forward thinking organisation undergoing digital transformation. The business is implementing a fully integrated HR system (Dayforce) that will provide HR, payroll, time and attendance, recruitment, and talent management capabilities.

Reporting to the Reward Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining HR reports, dashboards, and insights - ensuring key stakeholders have access to accurate and meaningful people data that supports effective decision making.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about data analytics, HR systems, and continuous improvement in the people analytics space.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain people analytics dashboards and reports, providing actionable insights and identifying key workforce trends.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, and senior leaders to understand reporting needs and deliver effective data solutions.
• Provide data-driven insights to support forecasting, workforce planning, and strategic business decisions.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, compliance, and documentation while supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of Dayforce reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across HR data reporting, analytics, and system functionality.

Experience

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with proven expertise in HR reporting and management information (MI).
• Skilled in developing reports and dashboards within an HCM platform, with a strong focus on data integrity and quality management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experienced in using BI tools to analyse and combine complex datasets.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communicator, able to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable information for senior stakeholders.
• Desirable: CIPD qualification and / or experience with Ceridian Dayforce, Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), or HCM system implementation projects.