Remote Data Analyst - Workforce & Policy Analytics

Harnham; Coalville; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst to support workforce, pay, and policy decisions with advanced Excel models and robust data analysis. You will translate complex questions into modelling frameworks and present insights to senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes independent work, large datasets, and collaboration with policy teams, offering remote flexibility with a Leeds-based monthly in-person day.

Qualifications

• The Data Analyst role requires advanced Excel skills and building complex models from scratch.
• Experience using formulas, Pivot Tables, charts, VBA, and macros.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving capability.
• Experience modelling complex business, workforce, or financial scenarios.
• The ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A STEM degree, ideally within mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related discipline.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workforce, pay, and reward analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain complex Excel-based models to forecast workforce and financial outcomes.
• Develop cost modelling for pay proposals, policy changes, and workforce initiatives.
• Create scenario analysis and long-term forecasts incorporating variables such as workforce growth, attrition, and inflation.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate business and policy questions into analytical specifications and modelling frameworks.
• Produce clear reports and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Present findings and analytical insights to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with policy teams and external stakeholders to support evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of analytical methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Excel modelling

Pivot Tables

VBA

Macros

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Communication

Problem solving

Large datasets

Quantitative analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

VBA

Macros

Job description

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst to support workforce, pay, and policy decisions with advanced Excel models and robust data analysis. You will translate complex questions into modelling frameworks and present insights to senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes independent work, large datasets, and collaboration with policy teams, offering remote flexibility with a Leeds-based monthly in-person day.