HR Data and Governance Co-ordinator | Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service provider in Newton Hill is seeking an HR Data and Governance Coordinator to ensure the accuracy and quality of HR data and reports. This role involves data analysis, supporting policy governance and enhancing reporting processes, alongside providing guidance on data management. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the opportunity for career development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working including part-time hours

27 days annual leave, increasing with service

Contributory pension

NHS discounts

Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes

Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service

Opportunities for career progression and development

Supported staff networks

Qualifications

• Detail-focused, enjoy working with data, proactive, able to adapt information for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Extract, analyse, and validate HR data for accurate reports.
• Respond to data requests like Freedom of Information submissions.
• Support the HR Quality & Governance Lead in enhancing data visualisation.
• Provide guidance on data interpretation and management.
• Govern HR policies and processes through policy reviews.
• Liaise with stakeholders to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Data visualization using Power BI

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-focused HR Data and Governance Coordinator to join our People Services team. This role is key to ensuring the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of HR data and reports that inform decision-making across the organisation. You will analyse, validate, and present data, support statutory returns, and produce clear, insightful reports for senior leaders and stakeholders. Working closely with the HR Quality & Governance Lead, you will help develop policy and governance, ensuring HR policies and processes are well-documented, compliant, and aligned with organisational standards. You will support policy reviews and approvals, and contribute to continuous improvements in reporting processes and data visualisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical and organisational skills who enjoys working with data, problem-solving, and providing high-quality information services. The role requires a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt technical information for different audiences. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to improvement, collaboration, and delivering high standards across HR services.

Responsibilities

• Extract, analyse, and validate HR data from a range of systems to provide accurate and timely reports, including routine and ad hoc performance reports and statutory returns.
• Respond to data requests such as Freedom of Information submissions and investigate data anomalies to ensure data quality; escalate risks or KPI failures where necessary.
• Support the HR Quality & Governance Lead in streamlining reporting processes and enhancing data visualisation using tools such as Power BI.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on data interpretation, ensuring consistency, and promoting best practice in data management across the People Services directorate.
• Govern HR policies and processes by coordinating policy reviews, supporting Policy Leads to meet required standards, and tracking progress through approval and ratification processes.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including union representatives, to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.

Organisation context

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities. We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right care as quickly as possible, wherever they live. We employ more than 7,100 staff, with over 1,300 volunteers, delivering a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week emergency and healthcare service. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we continually work to improve our offer to staff in areas such as health and wellbeing, benefits, and flexible working including hybrid working.

Benefits

• Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours; agile working (role dependent)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service
• Contributory pension
• NHS discounts including shops, restaurants, and gyms
• Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)
• Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service
• Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development
• Well-respected, committed and supported staff networks

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Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025