People Data Analyst

Job Title - People Data Analyst
Location - London - Hybrid 
Salary - £40,000 + Benefits
Contract Type - 12 months FTC
 
Our Client 
 
Our client are a forward-thinking organisation that understands the power of people data in driving business success. With a focus on building an exceptional employee experience, they are investing in HR analytics to provide insights that shape their people strategy and strengthen business performance.
 
The Opportunity
 
Our client is seeking a skilled People Data Analyst to join their HR team. This role is critical in helping them turn people data into meaningful insights, enabling evidence-based decision making across the organisation. You''ll use your expertise in Power BI and dashboard development to design and deliver reporting solutions that bring clarity to workforce trends, performance, and employee engagement.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to track people metrics.
• Analyse HR and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations that support strategic workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to understand reporting needs and deliver actionable solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR).
• Build and maintain data models to support advanced people analytics.
• Drive automation of HR reporting processes, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
• Support the development of predictive analytics and workforce planning tools.

• Proven experience as a People Data Analyst, HR Analyst, or Business Intelligence Analyst.
• Strong expertise with Power BI (reporting, dashboards, DAX, data modelling).
• Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, or workforce data platforms.
• Strong understanding of people metrics (turnover, headcount, diversity, absence, performance, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SQL or other data tools desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to shape a growing people analytics function.
• Exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence HR strategy.
• A collaborative and supportive culture, with flexibility to support work life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training in advanced analytics and BI tools.