Job description
Band 6 Senior Data Analyst
Location: Franklin Street
Pay Per Hour: £
Working Hours: hrs
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead on process, quality assurance and validation initiatives; the development and implementation of innovative solutions in line with developing business needs.
· Use judgement and experience to promote and encourage data quality improvement throughout Payroll and to advise on data capture and data collection issues.
· Design, development and modification of reporting-related solutions.
· Undertake database analysis, including problem solving using advanced functions and complex methodology.
· Ensure that all systems are documented to the appropriate level and that the documentation is maintained and up to date.
· Maintain and develop, as appropriate, the delivery of information and datasets in line with Service Level Agreements with customers or as deemed appropriate by management.
· Identify, investigate, develop and implement computer automated procedures throughout all areas of Payroll.
· Document and disseminate all development and information production, ensuring that all procedures comply with the controls assurance framework and meet audit requirements.
· Present to and train staff on any new systems development to ensure that all such systems and procedures are fully understood and implemented.
· Provide direction, guidance and feedback to line manager and team members, both internal and external to Payroll.
· Be aware of, identify and manage risk as required and be aware of Payroll risk management processes including the risk register.
· Work with software suppliers in the development and implementation of solutions and ensure appropriate performance standards are met.
· Record adequate information to enable the audit and validation of reported requirements and ensure equity in the provision of services.
· Ensuring that all appropriate processing and information deadlines are met.
· Maintaining a working knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations affecting Payroll.
· Contribute to the strategic management and development of the service,
· Analyse, investigate and resolve complaints received by PSC.
· Contribute to recruitment and selection of staff as necessary.
· Support the implementation of all audit recommendations and identify risks to delivery of service in line with assurance requirements.
· To take responsibility for his/her own performance and take action to address identified personal development areas.
· To manage the performance of staff under their control to ensure achievement of SLA targets whilst maintaining staff morale.
· Monitor and review staffing levels to ensure adequate provision of service.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
University degree or equivalent recognised qualification in a computer science discipline or a degree with a substantial computing/data management.
Ideally have working experience using Microsoft Excel.