Workday Data Analyst - 12 Month FTC

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm is seeking a Workday Data Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing people data and providing actionable analytics. Ideal candidates should have over a year of experience in data analytics within a law firm and strong skills in Excel and Power BI. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and excellent employee benefits including wellbeing fund and gym membership contributions.

Benefits

Annual Wellbeing fund

Gym membership contribution

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in people data and analytics within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of Learning & Development processes and reporting needs.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR to understand reporting needs.
• Translate numerical data into compelling insights.
• Maintain and enhance user-friendly dashboards.

Skills

People data management

Data storytelling

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

Workday Data Analyst – 12 Month FTC

An opportunity for a Workday Data Analyst to join a top City law firm on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role would be perfect for someone who can confidently manage people data and deliver analytics that provide actionable insights to stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making for the firm.

• Salary to £49,000
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH)
• Annual Wellbeing fund, gym membership contribution, and many more fantastic employee benefits

Key Responsibilities of the Workday Data Analyst:

• Collaborate with HR and Learning & Development teams to understand reporting needs and deliver effective, scalable solutions.
• Translate complex numerical data into clear, compelling insights by applying strong data storytelling and presentation skills.
• Use tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint to create visuals and reports that align with firm branding and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders across the business.
• Produce ad hoc reports, analytics and dashboards as requested by stakeholders and business needs, e.g. producing data for L&D initiatives, external surveys, audits, client pitches.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, ensuring they remain relevant, user-friendly, and insightful.

Skills & Requirements of the Workday Data Analyst:

• 1+ years’ experience in people data and analytics within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of Learning & Development processes and reporting needs.
• Advanced hands‑on experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI (or similar data visualization tools).
• Experience with Cornerstone reporting, and familiarity with Workday report configuration, SQL, and Power Automate is highly desirable.