HR Data Analyst

Data Idols
Farringdon, Greater London, EC1M 4BJ, United Kingdom
2 months ago
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HR Data Analyst

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 pro-rata Location: London (Hybrid 1 day per week) - Fixed Term Contract - 6 months

We are currently looking for a HR Data Analyst to join a fast-paced, collaborative HR Operations team within a large and well-established organisation. This role reports directly into the Director of HR Operations and plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency and governance of HR data across the business.

As a HR Data Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that employee data across key systems - including Workday and other HR platforms is accurate, reliable and audit-ready. Day-to-day, the HR Data Specialist will analyse HR datasets, identify inconsistencies, investigate root causes and implement improvements to ensure the organisation has a trusted foundation for reporting and HR analytics.

Working closely with HR Operations, Payroll and wider business stakeholders, the HR Data Integrity Specialist will act as the go-to person for data quality, helping the organisation build stronger data standards and more reliable reporting capabilities. This is a highly analytical and technical role that would suit someone who enjoys solving complex data problems and improving processes through better data governance.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work within a large organisation where HR data is critical to operational decision-making and analytics. The HR Data Integrity Specialist will take ownership of HR data quality across multiple systems and play a key role in improving how HR data is structured, maintained and used.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting deep-dive audits of HR data including employee records, compensation structures and organisational hierarchies

Investigating data inconsistencies and root causes, working with HR and payroll teams to improve data entry processes

Ensuring data consistency across HR systems, including HRIS, payroll and benefits platforms

Designing exception and validation reports to identify missing, duplicated or illogical HR data

Implementing remedial actions and process improvements to prevent recurring data issues

Supporting HR data governance and compliance, including GDPR and audit trail requirements

Acting as a subject matter expert for HR data standards, helping create documentation, data dictionaries and guidance for HR teams

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex datasets, identifying patterns and improving the integrity of business-critical systems.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Opportunity to work within a large, complex organisation

Exposure to Workday and enterprise HR systems

Opportunity to influence data governance and HR analytics foundations

Collaborative HR and technology environment

Professional development and training opportunities

Skills and Experience

Experience working in HR data, HRIS, HR operations or data analyst roles

Strong data quality, data governance or data auditing experience

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query and complex formulas)

Experience working with HR systems such as Workday or other HCM platforms

Strong analytical mindset and ability to identify patterns or inconsistencies in datasets

Ability to communicate technical data issues clearly to non-technical HR stakeholders

Experience working with Workday HRIS environments

If you would like to be considered for the role and feel you would be a strong fit, please submit your CV by clicking the Apply button below. Successful applicants will be contacted for an initial screening discussion before progressing through the interview process

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