Itrent Data Specialist

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

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.
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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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