HR Data Analyst

Sheffield Forgemasters; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters, a leading steel production and engineering company, seeks an HR Data Analyst for a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing a new HRIS by managing data workflows, ensuring accuracy, and generating valuable insights. This position offers competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including public holidays

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme with Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with data cleansing, validation, and integration.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data privacy standards.
• Technical proficiency in data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Cleanse, validate, and migrate employee payroll data into new HRIS.
• Gather data requirements and ensure data compliance.
• Analyse data to provide actionable insights for HR teams.

Skills

Data cleansing and validation

Data migration and integration

Data analysis and reporting

Project management and planning

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Who We Are

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business undergoes ongoing growth and modernisation following its acquisition by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. This acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. Over the next 10 years, our plant and equipment will be modernised, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site in Sheffield, we are seeking a HR Data Analyst for an 18-24 month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting the implementation of a new HRIS by identifying and resolving data discrepancies, optimising data workflows, and ensuring integration, reporting, and analytics align with HR and business objectives.

Role Responsibilities

• Collate existing employee and payroll data.
• Cleanse, validate, and migrate data into the new HRIS.
• Gather data requirements.
• Develop and execute data migration and testing plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies and issues.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance throughout the process.
• Create and maintain data documentation and reporting guidelines.
• Analyse and generate actionable data insights for HR and business teams.
• Provide training on data management and reporting tools.
• Support the development of automated data processes and workflows.
• Monitor and maintain ongoing data quality post-implementation.

About You

The following skills, knowledge, and experience are required:

• Data cleansing and validation.
• Data migration and integration.
• Familiarity with HRIS and related systems.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security standards.
• Project management and planning abilities.
• Technical proficiency in data management tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, ETL processes).

Days/Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible start and finish times between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00.

Reasons to Work at Sheffield Forgemasters

• We are a long-established local employer with a strong regional reputation.
• Over £600m invested in state-of-the-art facilities and ongoing modernisation.
• Competitive salary.
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays).
• Free onsite parking and easy accessibility.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Pension scheme with Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan.
• Occupational Sick Pay and Long Service Awards.
• Access to online discounts and support for ex-military personnel through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Contact and Application

For additional information or to discuss the role, please contact us via email. If interested, review the full job description attached and apply now!

The company has experienced significant growth recently, supporting a large workforce and clients nationwide.