HR Data Specialist

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in London is seeking a skilled HR Data Specialist to enhance their HR operations. This hybrid role involves data analysis, ensuring GDPR compliance, and supporting HR projects, offering a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in HR systems and data management.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and payroll systems is advantageous.
• Ability to analyse data and present insights effectively.
• Familiarity with GDPR requirements in HR.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and present people data monthly and ad hoc.
• Ensure GDPR compliance as the HR data SPOC.
• Support procurement processes and manage HR contracts.
• Develop trackers and datasets for HR activities.

Skills

Proficiency in HR and payroll systems

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of GDPR requirements

Familiarity with PowerBI

Experience with employee lifecycle processes

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

ADP

SuccessFactors

Qualtrics

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading financial services organisation to find a HR Data Specialist to join their London based Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to key HR processes in a fast-paced environment and play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s continued success.

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for data, governance, and operational excellence? We are seeking an HR Data Specialist to join our client, a global bank providing a wide range of financial services to retail, private and business clients. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting key HR processes and contributing to the success of a leading financial services organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting & MI: Analyse and present people data on a monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc basis. Provide insights from onboarding and exit interview data to support decision-making.
• Data Privacy & Risk Management: Act as the HR data Single Point of Contact (SPOC), ensuring GDPR compliance and maintaining data integrity within HR systems.
• House in Order Activities: Support procurement processes, manage third-party contracts owned by HR, and track annual HR projects and objectives.
• HR Processes: Develop trackers and datasets to support various HR activities while maintaining knowledge of technology changes impacting the business.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficiency in HR and payroll systems (experience with ADP or SuccessFactors is advantageous).
• Advanced Excel skills for analysing data and presenting insights effectively.
• Knowledge of GDPR requirements related to HR activities.
• Familiarity with PowerBI and Qualtrics for reporting purposes.
• Experience with employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding and offboarding.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.

Preferred Background

• Experience working in banking or financial services (not essential but desirable).
• Awareness of regulatory and legal frameworks related to HR.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Other specialist positions

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: City of London

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Additional details

Job Reference: MUMMXM-524BA4CA

Date posted: 1 October 2025

Consultant: Victoria Flynn

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates