Strategic Data Analyst — Remote, Workforce & Pay Modelling

Harnham; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst to join a workforce analytics team. The role is remote with one day a month in the Leeds office, focusing on analytics that influence workforce planning, pay frameworks, and policy shaping.

You will build Excel models, handle large datasets, present findings to senior stakeholders, and collaborate with policy teams. A STEM degree is preferred, advanced Excel skills essential, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills with ability to build complex models from scratch.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving capability.
• Experience modelling complex business, workforce, or financial scenarios.

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

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VBA

Macros

Analytical thinking

Quantitative modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst to join a workforce analytics team. The role is remote with one day a month in the Leeds office, focusing on analytics that influence workforce planning, pay frameworks, and policy shaping.

You will build Excel models, handle large datasets, present findings to senior stakeholders, and collaborate with policy teams. A STEM degree is preferred, advanced Excel skills essential, and the ability to work independently.