People Systems & Data Analyst

Housing Plus Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Healthcare Portal

Job summary

Housing Plus Group is seeking a detail-oriented People Systems and Data Analyst to join our team in Stafford or Telford. The role focuses on maintaining, developing and optimising HR systems, data and reporting capabilities to enable better decision-making across the organisation.

You will manage HR systems, produce reports and dashboards, and support GDPR compliance and data integrity in a collaborative environment. The fixed-term role is 36 hours per week, up to 12 months at £35,380 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with HR systems or databases in an HR environment.
• Proven ability to produce reports and analyze people data for decision-making.
• Experience with data quality and validation checks.
• Experience supporting system administration or configuration.
• Ability to handle data requests accurately and on time.
• Experience working in a team in a people-focused environment.
• Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Develop and produce reports and dashboards to support informed decision-making.
• Support system administration, configuration and continuous improvement activities.
• Carry out data quality checks and implement improvements to data standards.
• Respond to data and reporting requests accurately and within deadlines.
• Support ongoing development of HR technology, automation and reporting tools.
• Ensure all data is handled in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

HR data analysis

Reports & dashboards

Data validation

System administration

Data handling deadlines

Team player

GDPR/confidentiality

Power BI

Employment law knowledge

Education

Level 4 Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: People Systems and Data Analyst

Salary: £35,380 per annum

Location: Stafford or Telford

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term - up to 12 months

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Systems and Data Analyst to join our team.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who will bring our values to life and help ensure our customers receive outstanding services. If you enjoy working in a supportive and growing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Day in the life of a People Systems and Data Analyst

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining, developing and optimising our HR systems, data and reporting capabilities.

You’ll support the effective operation of our People services by ensuring data is accurate, accessible and insightful, enabling better decision-making across the organisation.

You will:

• Manage and maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Develop and produce reports and dashboards to support informed decision-making
• Support system administration, configuration and continuous improvement activities
• Carry out data quality checks and implement improvements to data standards
• Respond to data and reporting requests accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Support the ongoing development of HR technology, automation and reporting tools
• Ensure all data is handled in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements

What we are looking for

Essential experience and skills

• Experience working with HR systems, databases or information management tools in an HR environment
• Proven experience producing reports and analysing people data to support decision-making
• Experience maintaining high data quality standards and conducting data validation checks
• Experience supporting system administration or configuration
• Ability to manage and respond to data requests accurately and within deadlines
• Experience working as part of a team in a people-focused environment
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and GDPR when handling sensitive data
• Level 4 (or above) qualification in Data Analytics
• Intermediate Power BI skills or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Personal attributes

• Excellent communication skills, able to present data clearly to different audiences
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• High attention to detail, accuracy and commitment to data integrity
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information appropriately
• A collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and great service delivery

Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

What we can offer you

We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.