HR Data Analyst (Workforce Reporting & Analytics)

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Workforce Reporting Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract through February 2027. The role focuses on HR analytics, workforce reporting, and data interpretation across complex environments, including public or private sectors.

Hybrid London-based work arrangement with three days in the office will support strong collaboration. The candidate will develop dashboards, manage data quality and produce regular workforce reports for leaders, while partnering with HR to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workforce Reporting Analyst or HR Data Analyst.
• Experience with HR analytics and workforce reporting in large organisations.
• Experience using iTrent and SAP reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to identify workforce trends and provide actionable insights.
• Experience maintaining organisational structures and workforce establishment data.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in complex public or private sector environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce regular and ad-hoc workforce reports for HR and business decision-making.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends, movements, risks and opportunities.
• Report on starters, leavers, internal moves, vacancies, secondments and acting-up changes.
• Maintain and analyse organisational structures, reporting lines and position data.
• Support workforce planning through accurate reporting and insights.
• Monitor data quality, conduct audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop dashboards, reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR teams to understand reporting requirements and provide insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and automation.

Skills

HR analytics

Workforce reporting

HR data analysis

Organisational structures

Workforce planning

HR systems

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Excel advanced

Data storytelling

Tools

iTrent

SAP BusinessObjects

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Workforce Reporting Analyst to join a leading organisation on a long-term contract through to February 2027, with the possibility of extension. This role will suit candidates with strong experience in HR Analytics, Workforce Reporting, HR Data Analysis, Organisational Structures, Workforce Planning and HR Systems, particularly within complex public or private sector environments.

Key Details:

• Location: London EC2V (Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office)
• Contract Length: Until February 2027 (with potential extension)
• PAYE Rate: £169.12 per day OR Umbrella Rate: £229.88 per day
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours
• Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce regular and ad-hoc workforce reports to support HR and business decision-making.
• Analyse workforce data and identify trends, movements, risks and opportunities across the organisation.
• Prepare reporting on starters, leavers, internal moves, vacancies, secondments, acting-up arrangements and other workforce changes.
• Maintain and analyse organisational structures, reporting lines and position management data.
• Support workforce planning initiatives through accurate reporting and insight generation.
• Monitor workforce data quality, conduct audits and resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Develop meaningful dashboards, reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Use iTrent, SAP BusinessObjects, SAP SuccessFactors and advanced Excel functionality to produce accurate HR reporting.
• Work closely with HR teams and stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and provide workforce insight.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance automation and increase analytical capability.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Workforce Reporting Analyst, HR Data Analyst, HR MI Analyst or similar role.
• Strong HR analytics and workforce reporting experience.
• Experience using iTrent and SAP reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis, reporting and manipulation.
• Ability to identify workforce trends, highlight key movements and provide actionable insights.
• Experience maintaining and analysing organisational structures and workforce establishment data.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience within a large, complex public or private sector organisation is highly desirable.