We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and innovative People Data & Insights Analyst to join our dynamic People Services function. In this pivotal role, you will help to shape the School’s people analytics capability - designing, developing, and optimising data solutions to drive strategy, improve the employee experience, and influence business outcomes.
You will combine technical analytics skills, business acumen, and a passion for visual storytelling to turn data into actionable insights. Collaborating with stakeholders from People, Technology, and beyond, you’ll champion a culture of evidence-based decision making through the production of reports and analytics. You'll also help advance our digital transformation - building self-service dashboards and robust data governance frameworks.
Key Areas of Accountability
Data Analysis, Insights & Reporting
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Collect, structure, and analyse People data (e.g., headcount, engagement, D&I, turnover, reward, L&D) from HRIS, ATS, LMS, payroll, and external benchmarks.
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Design, develop, and maintain engaging dashboards, reports, and visualisations using Power BI, Business Objects (used in conjunction with iTrent), Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Produce timely, high-quality, and accurate insights and data-driven recommendations that transform complex analytics into clear, persuasive stories to inform People strategy and decision-making.
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Continuously monitor and improve the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of People data, applying robust data quality frameworks and validation processes.
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Support the delivery and evaluation of People initiatives, defining and monitoring metrics to measure their impact.
Data Integration & Automation
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Handle data imports, transformation, and integration from multiple sources.
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Oversee data quality management, including cleansing, validation, and quality assurance activities.
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Automate routine reporting and analytics processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and self-service capabilities.
Governance, Compliance, Security & Documentation
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Ensure robust data governance arrangements, establishing clear data ownership, role-based access controls, and accountability mechanisms.
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Maintain comprehensive documentation for all People data assets, processes, and systems.
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Champion compliance with GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and internal policies, promoting ethical and legal use of People data.
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Maintain records of processing activities (ROPAs), conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and perform Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs) as required to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
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Manage data privacy, regulatory, and compliance requests (e.g., erasure, subject access, freedom of information).
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Ensure secure storage, controlled access, appropriate archiving, and timely deletion of People data, in accordance with School retention schedules and policies.
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Support audit, retention, data stewardship, and best practices in data management.
Stakeholder Engagement, Support & Consultancy
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Act as a Data Lead for the People Team, partnering with the Head of HRIS & Data Analytics.
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Provide expert support for data-related queries, issues, and requests from the People Team and wider School.
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Build strong relationships across all levels, championing a data-informed culture.
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Provide training and support on self-service tools, helping stakeholders build analytical confidence.
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Raise and manage data-related supplier support calls.
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You will combine technical analytics skills, business acumen, and a passion for visual storytelling to turn data into actionable insights. Collaborating with stakeholders from People, Technology, and beyond, you’ll champion a culture of evidence-based decision making through the production of reports and analytics. You'll also help advance our digital transformation - building self-service dashboards and robust data governance frameworks.
Key Areas of Accountability
Data Analysis, Insights & Reporting
•
Collect, structure, and analyse People data (e.g., headcount, engagement, D&I, turnover, reward, L&D) from HRIS, ATS, LMS, payroll, and external benchmarks.
•
Design, develop, and maintain engaging dashboards, reports, and visualisations using Power BI, Business Objects (used in conjunction with iTrent), Excel, and PowerPoint.
•
Produce timely, high-quality, and accurate insights and data-driven recommendations that transform complex analytics into clear, persuasive stories to inform People strategy and decision-making.
•
Continuously monitor and improve the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of People data, applying robust data quality frameworks and validation processes.
•
Support the delivery and evaluation of People initiatives, defining and monitoring metrics to measure their impact.
Data Integration & Automation
•
Handle data imports, transformation, and integration from multiple sources.
•
Oversee data quality management, including cleansing, validation, and quality assurance activities.
•
Automate routine reporting and analytics processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and self-service capabilities.
Governance, Compliance, Security & Documentation
•
Ensure robust data governance arrangements, establishing clear data ownership, role-based access controls, and accountability mechanisms.
•
Maintain comprehensive documentation for all People data assets, processes, and systems.
3
•
Champion compliance with GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and internal policies, promoting ethical and legal use of People data.
•
Maintain records of processing activities (ROPAs), conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and perform Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs) as required to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
•
Manage data privacy, regulatory, and compliance requests (e.g., erasure, subject access, freedom of information).
•
Ensure secure storage, controlled access, appropriate archiving, and timely deletion of People data, in accordance with School retention schedules and policies.
•
Support audit, retention, data stewardship, and best practices in data management.
Stakeholder Engagement, Support & Consultancy
•
Act as a Data Lead for the People Team, partnering with the Head of HRIS & Data Analytics.
•
Provide expert support for data-related queries, issues, and requests from the People Team and wider School.
•
Build strong relationships across all levels, championing a data-informed culture.
•
Provide training and support on self-service tools, helping stakeholders build analytical confidence.
•
Raise and manage data-related supplier support calls.
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