People Data Specialist

Medical Protection Society; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a People Data Specialist to optimize people data management and reporting. The role involves maintaining HRIS accuracy, generating insights using advanced analytics, and managing reporting tools. This position provides a significant opportunity to influence strategic decision-making within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 20% discretionary annual bonus

Annual performance-related pay review

11% pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays

Private Medical Cover

Career development and progression opportunities

Flexible hybrid-working arrangement

Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

6x salary death in service

Personal GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping discounts from major retailers

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a people data analytics role focused on reporting.
• Experience with Cascade HRIS as a systems admin expert.
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data integrity and compliance for people data.
• Generate reports and analytics to support decision-making.
• Manage the People dashboard (BI) and reporting suite.

Skills

Data Analytics

Advanced Excel

Data Management

Tools

Cascade HRIS

Job description

Join Us as a People Data Specialist – Where Insight Meets Impact

Are you passionate about turning data into powerful insights that drive strategic decisions?

We're looking for a People Data Specialist to drive optimisation and deliver best-in-class people data, reports, and dashboards within our People Operations team.In this pivotal role, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things people data — from maintaining data integrity and compliance, to producing high-quality reporting that supports business-critical decisions.You'll work closely with our People Data and Systems Lead to ensure our HRIS (Cascade) is accurate and efficient, support key operational cycles, and bring continuous improvement to how we manage and utilise data.If you thrive in a detail-driven environment and love solving complex problems with data, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the heart of our people strategy.

As our new People Data Specialist, you will also:

• Be our expert for all people data management, reporting and analysis activity; generating new and hoc reports using systems, Excel and BI tools.
• Adapt data insights and storytelling techniques to communicate findings in a way that is accessible and meaningful to non-data audiences.
• Develop, own and manage the People data continuous improvement roadmap.
• Develop and manage the full suite of monthly and quarterly people metrics reporting.
• Develop and manage the People Dashboard (BI) to provide reports in visually engaging formats.

We are looking for:

• Experience working with the Cascade HRIS system as a systems admin expert
• Significant experience working in a people data analytics role primarily focused on HR reporting
• Advanced Excel (including vlookups, pivot tables, formulas, charts, slicers, dynamic fillers, etc)

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements.We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:

• Up to 20% discretionary annual bonus
• Annual performance-related pay review
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
• Private Medical Cover
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

Who We Are

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place.We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support.We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more.

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our friendly Talent Acquisition team by emailing [e-mail]

Salary £40,000 to £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)