People Data Analyst

Joshua Robert Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a skilled HR Data Analyst to transform people data into actionable insights. You will leverage your Power BI expertise to develop dashboards and reporting solutions that influence HR strategy and workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data analysis and stakeholder communication. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture with work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People Data Analyst or similar role.
• Strong expertise with Power BI and data modelling.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Partner with HR and Finance to deliver actionable insights.

Skills

People Data Analyst experience

Power BI expertise

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Tools

Power BI

SQL

HRIS

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title - HR Data Analyst

Location - London - Hybrid

Salary - £40,000 + Benefits

Contract Type - 12 months FTC

Our Client

Our client are a forward-thinking organisation that understands the power of people data in driving business success. With a focus on building an exceptional employee experience, they are investing in HR analytics to provide insights that shape their people strategy and strengthen business performance.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a skilled People Data Analyst to join their HR team. This role is critical in helping them turn people data into meaningful insights, enabling evidence-based decision making across the organisation. You'll use your expertise in Power BI and dashboard development to design and deliver reporting solutions that bring clarity to workforce trends, performance, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to track people metrics.
• Analyse HR and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations that support strategic workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to understand reporting needs and deliver actionable solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR).
• Build and maintain data models to support advanced people analytics.
• Drive automation of HR reporting processes, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
• Support the development of predictive analytics and workforce planning tools.

About You

• Proven experience as a People Data Analyst, HR Analyst, or Business Intelligence Analyst.
• Strong expertise with Power BI (reporting, dashboards, DAX, data modelling).
• Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, or workforce data platforms.
• Strong understanding of people metrics (turnover, headcount, diversity, absence, performance, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SQL or other data tools desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.

In return our client will offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to shape a growing people analytics function.
• Exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence HR strategy.
• A collaborative and supportive culture, with flexibility to support work life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training in advanced analytics and BI tools.