Data Analyst Lead

Description

We are seeking a Data Analyst Lead for our Bradford office, offering a permanent hybrid role that requires at least two days a week on site. This position leads the strategy for reporting, analytics, and data insights within People Services of our HR & Payroll Shared Service Centre, driving service performance and supporting commercial growth.

In this hands‑on role you will define, deliver, and continuously improve reporting strategies, acting as the vital link between business requirements, operational teams, and performance data. You will champion automation initiatives to enable self‑service reporting, streamline analysis, and increase productivity through workflow optimisation and simple automation.

• Design and maintain performance and customer reports for HR, Payroll, and Shared Services.
• Deliver accurate reporting packs for monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Standardise reporting aligned to KPIs, SLAs, and commercial goals.
• Transform data into actionable insights to drive decisions and improvements.
• Build dashboards and visualisations to track performance and forecast trends.
• Support capacity planning and demand forecasting with reliable data.
• Automate reporting tasks and apply workflow tools to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and People Systems teams to meet reporting needs.
• Provide clear data commentary for internal and client performance reviews and meetings.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has proven experience in reporting, data analysis, and turning insights into actionable recommendations, with a track record of enhancing reporting workflows through light automation. Familiarity with HR/Payroll shared services data, programming tools such as Python or SQL, low‑code workflow platforms, and HRIS systems is desirable, as are Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Design Thinking certifications.

• Proven experience in reporting, data analysis, and generating actionable insights.
• Skilled in improving reporting workflows and applying light automation.
• Background in supporting performance reviews, dashboards, and operational reporting.
• Familiarity with HR/Payroll Shared Services data.
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, VBA, or similar tools for advanced analysis.
• Experience with workflow or low‑code tools to automate reporting processes.
• Exposure to HRIS platforms such as Workday, Oracle, or SuccessFactors.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Design Thinking.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, birthday leave, and extra holidays after five years of service. Employees also receive wellbeing benefits, a pension match up to 10%, a car scheme, and access to an online learning platform to support continuous career development.

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more days.
• Birthday off and extra 3 days of leave after 5 years of service.
• Wellbeing and mental health benefits, including Calm app, medical, critical illness cover, and dental insurance.
• Pension matching up to 10%.
• Car benefit scheme.
• Access to an online learning platform for career development.
• Opportunity to join an innovative, fast‑paced, passionate team.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance