HR Data & MI Advisor

HR Data & Insights Analyst, Manchester (Hybrid Working), £45,000 - £50,000 Per Annum

Macmillan Davies are working on behalf of a leading global professional services business who are looking to attract a HR Data & Insights Analyst. This role will function to deliver accurate and comprehensive data analysis.

Main duties include:

• Ensure HR data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through regular audits and strong data governance practices.
• Collect, manage, and safeguard HR data from multiple sources in line with data protection.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering clear, actionable insights to HR and leadership teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain HR dashboards and reports that translate complex data.
• Support strategic HR initiatives with data-driven insights and evidence-based recommendations.
• Partner with HR and senior stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver tailored analytics and solutions.
• Continuously improve HR analytics capabilities by adopting best practices, emerging trends, and reporting tools.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects, embedding data and insights into planning, delivery, and outcomes.
• Build, maintain, and enhance HR databases and Power BI reports, delivering high-quality outputs to deadlines.
• Maintain and enhance existing HR system reports.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong overall understanding of Workday Payroll and its functionality
• Proven experience in an HR analytics, with strong knowledge of HR data and processes.
• Experience designing, maintaining, and enhancing dashboards and reporting solutions that deliver actionable insights.
• Advanced capability in data analysis and visualisation using tools such as Power BI or Tableau, alongside Excel and SQL.
• High attention to detail.
• Confident working with databases, HR information systems, and reporting platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex data into clear, business-focused insights.
• Strong stakeholder and customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected and rapidly growing global business, where you'll become part of a collaborative, ambitious and expanding team with exciting opportunities for growth and development.

Please do send your CV over at your earliest opportunity.