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    This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

    Role Description

    Join us as a Data & Analytics Analyst, HR! Take on a new challenge in Data & Analytics and help us shape the future of our business.

    • You’ll be helping to manage the analysis of complex data to identify business issues and opportunities, and supporting the delivery of high quality business solutions
    • We're committed to mapping a career path that works for you, with a focus on helping you build new skills and engage with the latest ideas and technologies in data analytics
    • This is a fantastic opportunity to convert similar HR system skills into a Workday specific configuration role

    What You'll Do

    As a Data & Analytics Analyst, you’ll be planning and providing high quality analytical input to support the development and implementation of innovative processes and problem resolution. You’ll be capturing, validating and documenting business and data requirements, making sure they are in line with key strategic principles.

    We’ll look to you to interrogate, interpret and visualise large volumes of data to identify, support and challenge business opportunities and identify solutions.

    Initially, your training will be provided through a mixture of coaching and formal Workday courses. There will also be a future opportunity to further specialise in other HR system areas.

    You’ll also be:

    • Performing data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing and analysis
    • Conducting and supporting options analysis, identifying the most appropriate solution
    • Helping to maintain full traceability and linkage of business requirements of analytics outputs
    • Seeking opportunities to challenge and improve current business processes, ensuring the best result for the customer
    • Creating and executing quality assurance at various stages of the project in order to validate the analysis and to ensure data quality, identify data inconsistencies, and resolve as needed

    Requirements

    You’ll need a background in business analysis tools and techniques, along with the ability to influence through communications tailored to a specific audience. Additionally, you’ll need the ability to use core technical skills.

    You’ll also demonstrate:

    • Experience of working in an environment where products must be delivered to short delivery cycles
    • The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to peers
    • Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities
    • A keen eye for detail in your work

    If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help.