People Systems and Data Insights Manager

Carter Jonas; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Holiday purchase of up to 5 extra days

Health cash plans

Hybrid working

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Carter Jonas is seeking a strategic, data-driven People Systems and Data Insights Manager based in the Peterborough Office on a hybrid basis. The role leads the People data architecture, evolves Power BI and Microsoft Fabric solutions, and governs data quality to drive HR reporting, analytics and workforce planning.

The role collaborates with senior stakeholders to translate workforce data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations, shaping the firm’s People analytics roadmap and

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot and DAX.
• Experience building enterprise HR dashboards and executive reporting.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and GDPR in People data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the People Analytics and HRMI strategy aligned to the firm's objectives.
• Provide insight-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Roadmap development for People analytics, Power BI reporting and Fabric solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation in People Operations.
• Own HR dashboards and scalable Power BI reporting for self-service across the business.
• Govern HR data standards, controls and quality assurance processes.
• Establish KPIs and monitoring for data accuracy and reporting effectiveness.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
• Translate workforce data into business insights and recommendations.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Data governance

GDPR

Data architecture

Excel (Advanced)

Executive reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

At Carter Jonas we're seeking a strategic and data driven, People Systems and Data Insights Manager based in our Peterborough Office, on a hybrid basis.

The role is responsible for developing and maintaining the People data architecture, leading the evolution of Power BI and Microsoft Fabric solutions, governing data quality and driving continuous improvement in HR reporting, analytics and workforce planning capabilities.

We are proud to offer a wonderful working culture, a competitive salary and good annual leave offering, coupled with meaningful flexible benefits including salary sacrifice Electric car scheme, holiday purchase of up to 5 extra days, health cash plans, hybrid working, cycle-to-work scheme.

Working within a Partnership is something truly special, offering a level of collaboration, shared success, and long-term commitment that sets it apart from more traditional corporate structures.

In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements.

What You'll Be Doing

As People Systems and Data Insights Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement the People Analytics and HRMI strategy aligned to the firm's business objectives and Vision 2030.
• Act as the subject matter expert for workforce analytics, providing insight-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Establish a roadmap for the development of People analytics, Power BI reporting and Microsoft Fabric solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and predictive analytics within People Operations.
• Own the design, development and governance of enterprise-level HR dashboards and Develop scalable Power BI dashboards that enable self-service reporting across the business.
• Define and implement HR data governance standards, controls and quality assurance processes.
• Establish KPIs and monitoring frameworks for data accuracy and reporting effectiveness.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and manage competing priorities.
• Translate complex workforce data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Present workforce trends, metrics and strategic analysis to Management Board and leadership teams.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX and complex modelling).
• Advanced Power BI development experience.
• Experience building and maintaining Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling and governance principles. Including GDPR and management of sensitive People Data
• Proven ability to create strategic dashboards and executive-level reporting – especially in the context of a strategic HR agenda that drives commercial value
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.

The Person:

• Strategic thinker who can see beyond reporting to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Commercially aware and able to challenge constructively.
• Influential and confident in presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Builds credibility through accuracy, reliability and expertise.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and competing stakeholder demands.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the firm's People Data, Analytics and HR Systems strategy, ensuring the delivery of accurate, insightful and commercially focused people intelligence that supports strategic decision-making across the business.

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you.