HR Data Insights Analyst - 12 month FTC

The Ardonagh Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance (4x base salary)

Group Income Protection

Generous annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Wellbeing discounts

Job summary

The Ardonagh Group is seeking an HR Data Insights Analyst to turn workforce data into actionable insights. You’ll build dashboards in Power BI, model HR data with Microsoft Fabric, and collaborate with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders to shape reporting strategies across the Group.

You’ll contribute to data governance, improve data quality, and support Dayforce-driven HR initiatives while delivering clear, data-led recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong Power BI experience with dashboard development, data modelling and visualisation.
• Experience translating large datasets into actionable insights.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills.
• Understanding of HR systems and people data (headcount, FTE, structures).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement drive.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Dayforce would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop impactful Power BI dashboards that provide meaningful workforce insights.
• Use Microsoft Fabric to integrate, transform and model HR data from multiple sources.
• Partner with HR, Finance and business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
• Analyse workforce trends, risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations.
• Improve data quality by developing validation processes, governance standards and reporting controls.
• Build scalable data models and self-service reporting solutions for stakeholders.
• Present complex data clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support Dayforce rollout and broader HR transformation initiatives.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Dayforce

Job description

Help shape the future of people analytics

We're looking for a curious, analytical and commercially minded HR Data Insights Analyst to join our HR Operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves turning data into meaningful insight and wants to play a key role in developing and enhancing our people analytics capability across the Group. Working at the intersection of HR, technology and business strategy, you'll transform complex workforce data into engaging dashboards and actionable insights that help leaders make informed decisions.

You'll work with cutting-edge tools including Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and Dayforce, helping to create a trusted, scalable analytics environment and driving a more data-led culture across our business.

What you'll be doing

• Design and develop impactful Power BI dashboards that provide meaningful workforce insights.

• Use Microsoft Fabric to integrate, transform and model HR data from multiple sources.

• Partner with HR, Finance and business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and reporting requirements.

• Analyse workforce trends, risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations and decision support.

• Improve data quality by developing robust validation processes, governance standards and reporting controls.

• Build scalable data models and self-service reporting solutions that empower stakeholders.

• Present complex data in a clear, engaging and accessible way for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Support key people-data initiatives, including the ongoing Dayforce rollout and wider HR transformation programmes.

What we're looking for

• Strong Power BI experience, including dashboard development, data modelling and visualisation

• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable insights

• Strong Excel and analytical skills

• An understanding of HR systems and people data, including headcount, FTE, organisational structures and workforce reporting

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Dayforce would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in candidates with strong analytical capability and a desire to learn.

Who you are

You’ll be someone who:

• Is naturally curious and enjoys investigating trends, anomalies and opportunities in data.

• Can balance attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.

• Enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Takes ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality outputs.

• Is passionate about using data to drive better business decisions.

Why join us?

At The Ardonagh Group, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and influence the future of our people analytics function, working with modern technologies and engaging with senior stakeholders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious analyst looking to accelerate their career within a growing and highly collaborative organisation.

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What We Offer

Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and growth. We provide:

• Inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, and recognition through our annual Spotlight Awards
• Wellbeing programs and discounts on supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, healthcare, and more
• Flexible working for a great work-life balance
• Competitive salary plus benefits including:
• 6% employer pension contribution (with 2% employee contribution)
• Life Assurance (4x base salary)
• Group Income Protection
• Generous annual leave
• Annual bonus scheme

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

The Company

In an industry that never stands still, neither do we. The Ardonagh Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally.

Our best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands span a network of 150+ locations worldwide and have a combined workforce of more than c.10,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets.

From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.

If you approach life with a sense of adventure you might just find what you need at Ardonagh to bring your ambition to life.

Find out more about Ardonagh’s world of opportunity on LinkedIn or visit www.ardonagh.com.

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