Senior Data Analyst

Are you a seasoned data analyst passionate about transforming organisations with data-driven insights? Join us as a Senior Data Analyst and become a key player in revolutionising our People function.

You will lead our analytics initiatives, driving strategic decisions with actionable insights. This is an individual contributor role where you'll shape our data strategy, build real-time dashboards, and create compelling visualisations that empower our leaders.

Hybrid role based in Birmingham Mailbox office (3 days per week in-office).

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End-to-End People Analytics:

• Own and enhance our people analytics from data collection to insights delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardise processes and procedures.
• Convert complex concepts into actionable business requirements.

Real-Time Dashboards and Reporting:

• Develop automated, always-on dashboards for real-time insights.
• Create visually appealing data visualizations to demonstrate trends, impacts, outcomes, and ROI.
• Ensure stakeholders have easy access to critical information.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR and data minimization principles.

AI Integration and Data Insights:

• Embed AI and machine learning to derive meaningful insights from our data.
• Utilise Python and other tools to structure, cleanse, and build data models and visualisations.

Analytics Maturity Journey:

• Lead our organisation through the analytics maturity spectrum, from operational reporting to predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Data Fusion and Holistic Insights:

• Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, including sentiment analysis.
• Integrate HR, finance, operational, and experiential data for comprehensive insights.

Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Business, Human Resources, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Python and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with PowerBI, Anaplan, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with HR systems, processes, KPIs, and databases.
• Proven track record in data analysis and driving best practices independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Results-oriented with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience in GDPR data privacy and compliance is preferred.
• Prior experience working with HR/People data is advantageous.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Advanced is one UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.

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