HR Systems & Data Manager

Scout Recruiting LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is looking for an experienced People Systems & Analytics Manager in Cambridgeshire to lead HR systems and analytics, ensuring accurate data and compliance. This full-time office-based role offers a salary of approximately £45,500 plus excellent benefits such as 30 days holiday and on-site parking. Ideal candidates will have expertise in HRIS, Power BI, SQL, and project management.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Time off at Christmas

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR systems management and HR analytics, including iTrent.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and reports.
• Experience in HR project management, system implementation, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management, development, and optimization of HR systems.
• Ensure workforce data is accurate and complete.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and management reports.
• Analyse workforce trends and provide actionable insights.
• Deliver HR system projects, upgrades, and user training.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR and internal data governance policies.
• Produce and publish key reports.
• Support HR teams with data-driven insights.

Skills

HR systems management

HR analytics

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Excel

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

Job description

We re now recruiting for an experienced People Systems & Analytics Manager to lead HR systems, iTrent, workforce data analytics, and management reporting for our client in Stamford. This role is perfect for professionals with expertise in HRIS, Power BI, SQL, HR analytics, data reporting, GDPR compliance, and HR project management. You ll ensure accurate workforce data, streamline HR processes, and deliver actionable insights that drive business decisions.

This is a full‑time office‑based role. Salary is Circa £45500, plus excellent non salaried benefits including 30 days holiday plus bank holiday and in addition time off at Christmas and on site parking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management, development, and optimization of HR systems, including iTrent, to meet organisational needs.
• Ensure workforce data is accurate, complete, and reflects organisational structures.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and management reports to monitor performance.
• Analyse workforce trends, providing actionable insights to senior leaders and managers.
• Deliver HR system projects, upgrades, and user training to maximise engagement and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR and internal data governance policies.
• Produce and publish key reports, including Gender Pay Gap and Ethnicity Pay Gap reports.
• Support HR teams with data‑driven insights for strategic planning and operational decisions.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in HR systems management and HR analytics, including iTrent.
• Advanced skills in Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all organisational levels.
• Experience in HR project management, system implementation, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection requirements.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) is desirable.

Why Join the business?

This is a high‑impact role where your expertise in HR systems and analytics will directly influence organisational strategy. If you are passionate about data, HR technology, and delivering actionable insights to drive business decisions, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference.