HR Insights Specialist

BSI; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading standards and business improvement company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced HR Insights Specialist. You will be responsible for generating actionable insights and analyses to inform strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in data analysis, excellent communication skills, and experience with tools like Workday and Power BI. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Car allowance (dependent on role)

27 days’ annual leave

Paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in exploring data sets and presenting insights.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Curious analytical thinker passionate about problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Generate insights on employee engagement and programme effectiveness.
• Deliver research and analytical projects using various methods.
• Design and support testing of People Systems reports.
• Manage planned and reactive analytical requests.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Job description

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

HR Insights Specialist
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the role

Are you passionate about turning people data into meaningful stories that drive better business decisions? We’re looking for a HR Insights Specialist to join us on our journey to transform how we deliver People Insights across BSI.

In this pivotal role, you’ll create actionable insights, analysis and dashboards for our Global Functions and Business Divisions. You’ll partner with stakeholders from across the organisation to uncover the trends and intelligence we need to deliver on our strategic goals. This is a truly varied role – part data deep-dive, part stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to contribute to research initiatives and focus groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Interrogate people data to generate insights on key topics including Employee Engagement, programme effectiveness and Talent Management.
• Deliver a range of research and analytical projects, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Design, build and support the testing of Workday and other People Systems reports.
• Balance planned analytical work with reactive requests and project activity.
• Respond to ad-hoc analytics requests while maintaining efficiency, scalability, and high‑quality outputs.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience in exploring data sets and presenting meaningful insights.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to build strong working relationships.
• A curious, analytical thinker with a passion for problem‑solving and continuous learning.
• Experience with Workday or Power BI is desirable.
• Exposure to process improvement and employee experience initiatives is a plus.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Together, we are building an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges ahead. Grow your career as you help us shape what comes next.

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose‑led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

D&I Policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognised for having a positive impact on organisations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organisations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors – including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare – BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. Living by our core values of Client‑Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organisations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between – to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.