People Systems and Data Analyst

bpha; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

bpha is seeking a People Systems & Data Analyst to turn people data into meaningful insight and support HR systems. Based in Bedfordshire with hybrid working, the role focuses on data integrity, reporting, and workforce analytics that drive business decisions.

The successful candidate will analyse trends, build dashboards, and work with the People Team to improve processes and reporting while delivering actionable recommendations to leaders.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability with data interpretation
• Experience producing reports, dashboards and MI that provide meaningful insight
• Advanced written communication skills and ability to tailor messages to audiences
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Experience identifying and delivering process improvements
• Experience supporting HR systems, updates, testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations and actions

Responsibilities

• Produce people metrics, dashboards and management information for operational and strategic decisions
• Analyse workforce trends and translate data into clear insights for different audiences
• Support and develop HR systems, including enhancements, upgrades, testing and UAT
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve data usage
• Maintain data quality through audits, cleansing and process improvements
• Support statutory and business-critical reporting requirements
• Collaborate with People Team to understand challenges and provide evidence-based recommendations
• Provide training and ongoing support to users to maximise system benefits

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel

Pivot Tables

Power Query

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS / HR systems

Power BI

Job description

People Systems & Data Analyst

Bedfordshire (Hybrid)

Full Time (Part time hours considered, minimum of 25 hours per week to be worked over 5 days)

Permanent

£38,000 FTE

Turning people data into meaningful insight. Improving systems. Helping shape better decisions.

At bpha, we believe great people decisions start with great data.

We’re looking for a People Systems & Data Analyst to help us make the most of our people systems, data and reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s naturally analytical, enjoys solving problems and is passionate about turning data into clear, actionable insight that helps shape business decisions. The role works closely with the People Systems & Data Manager to support HR systems, maintain data integrity, improve processes and provide workforce insights that enhance both colleague experience and organisational performance.

This isn’t just about producing reports.

We’re looking for someone who can tell the story behind the data, identify trends, challenge assumptions and provide meaningful context that helps leaders understand what’s happening and what they should do next.

What you’ll be doing

• Producing people metrics, dashboards and management information that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Analysing workforce trends and translating complex data into clear insights tailored to different audiences.
• Supporting and developing our HR systems, including system enhancements, upgrades, testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identifying opportunities to automate reporting and improve how we use data across the organisation.
• Maintaining data quality through regular audits, cleansing activities and process improvements.
• Supporting statutory and business-critical reporting requirements.
• Working closely with colleagues across the People Team and wider business to understand challenges, answer key questions and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Helping users get the best from our people systems through training, support and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring a combination of strong analytical capability, systems expertise and a genuine curiosity about how data can improve decision-making.

Essential

• Experience working with HRIS / HR systems in a systems administration, support or analyst capacity.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with a naturally data-driven mindset.
• Experience producing reports, dashboards and management information that provide meaningful insight, not just numbers.
• Advanced written communication skills with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Experience identifying and delivering process improvements.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and Power Query.
• Experience supporting system updates, testing and troubleshooting.
• The ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations and actions.
• A proactive approach and passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Desirable

• Experience building dashboards in Power BI.
• Experience of data modelling and relationship design within Power BI.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

Don’t worry if your Power BI data modelling experience isn’t fully developed yet. If you’ve got strong reporting and analytical skills and are keen to continue developing in this area, we’d still love to hear from you.

Why join bpha?

At bpha, we’re committed to creating an environment where people can do their best work and continue to grow.

You’ll join a supportive team where your expertise will genuinely influence how we use people data to improve experiences, inform decisions and shape future priorities. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to exciting systems projects and help drive innovation across o