People Experience Data Specialist

Samaritans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is looking for a People Experience Data Specialist to lead data accuracy and reporting while providing HR support. This full-time role offers a salary range of £34,000 - £37,000, flexible hybrid working, and a chance to contribute to meaningful change in suicide prevention. Ideal candidates should have strong data analysis skills and experience in a generalist HR role.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience with data-driven decision-making and HR practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain data integrity and compliance with data laws.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and analyze People data reports.
• Maintain and improve reporting tools and MI.
• Support forecasting and strategic planning.
• Provide generalist HR support during employee lifecycle.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting tools

Compliance knowledge

HR support

Tools

People Management Information systems

Job description

Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change? Do you thrive on accuracy, insight, and collaboration? Do you have Generalist HR experience? Join our People Experience team and help our organisation make informed decisions using high quality, impactful data.

As the People Experience Data Specialist, you will champion data accuracy, reliability, and insight across the People Experience team and wider organisation. You’ll lead the production, distribution, and analysis of high-quality People Management Information (MI), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and enabling data-driven decision-making. You’ll also provide generalist HR support when needed.

Contract terms:

• £34,000 - £37,000 per annum with Benefits
  
• Permanent
  
• Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
  
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
  
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month

What you'll do:

Data & Insights

• Deliver and analyse People data reports.
• Maintain and improve reporting tools and MI.
• Support forecasting and strategic planning.
• Enable data self-service for managers.
• Optimise systems with providers and stakeholders.
• Lead system procurement and implementation.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Drive system improvements and efficiencies.
• Share insights and train users.

Generalist HR (People Experience) Support

• Provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, including covering annual leave and supporting employee relations casework

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read ourrecruitment brochure available here . You can also visit our careers website to access this.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Apply now

To apply, please submit your CV with a short cover letter.We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

Hybrid: Homeworking and Surrey office working