People Data, Reporting & Insights Manager

Clyde & Co; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Data, Reporting & Insights Manager to lead their People Technology team. The successful candidate will oversee high-quality analytics and reporting solutions, driving continuous improvement with expertise in Workday reporting and data governance. This role allows for modern, flexible working arrangements with opportunities for career progression and development.

Benefits

Life assurance from day one

Season ticket loans

Lifestyle discounts

Annual Wellbeing Day

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Workday reporting and analytics.
• Strong technical skills in Workday reporting tools and data structures.
• Ability to lead projects and influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing People Data & Reporting team.
• Oversee day-to-day reporting operations, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Define and execute the strategy for people data and analytics across systems.

Skills

Managing Workday reporting and analytics

Strong technical skills in Workday

Expertise in data analysis and visualisation

Advanced Excel skills

Strong stakeholder management

Knowledge of GDPR

Project leadership

Education

Workday certification or equivalent experience

Job description

Type: Full Time

Time: Permanent

Location: Glasgow, London, Manchester (Hybrid)

Working Pattern: +2 days working from the office, 3 days remote

Department: People Technology

We’re looking for a Data, Reporting & Insights Manager to lead our People Technology team in delivering high‑quality analytics, reporting solutions and data governance that drive business decisions. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on expertise in Workday reporting and data visualisation, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in our reporting capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a high‑performing People Data & Reporting team.
• Oversee day‑to‑day reporting operations, ensuring quality, compliance and timely delivery.
• Define and execute the strategy for people data, reporting and analytics across Workday and related HR systems.
• Configure and optimise Workday reporting tools (PRISM, People Analytics, Worksheets, Discovery Boards).
• Drive data quality, governance and compliance with GDPR.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business priorities into actionable insights.
• Manage Workday change requests, upgrades and enhancements.
• Lead cross‑functional projects, including new module implementations and system improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing Workday reporting and analytics in a People Data/HR systems role.
• Strong technical skills in Workday (EIBs, PRISM, Advanced Reports, Calc Fields) and data structures.
• Expertise in data analysis, visualisation and storytelling.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and influence across functions.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data governance best practices.
• Workday certification or equivalent experience preferred.

What’s in it for you

• Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
• Join an award‑winning global firm: Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500 and was recently named Insurance Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers Germany 2025).
• Career progression and development – Structured learning and development programs, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices.
• Inclusive, supportive culture – Named GCC Law Firm of the Year and Pro Bono Firm of the Year, reflecting a commitment to community, DE&I, and purpose‑driven work.
• Perks like life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net‑Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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