Job Description
About us
nxzen is a global technology, consulting, and engineering partner advancing the national infrastructure that society depends on. Our mission is to empower energy, utilities, and national infrastructure providers to deliver safer, smarter, and more resilient operations. Backed by leading investors, we combine deep domain expertise with engineering excellence and digital innovation to deliver measurable impact.
Our solutions include NNNCo’s national-scale IoT networks, EAD’s turnkey renewable and grid energy systems, Digital Twin Simulation for real-time predictive optimisation, and N2N’s connected infrastructure platform for end-to-end asset intelligence. We help operators modernise, connect, and optimise national systems to meet performance, compliance, and net-zero goals without compromise.
The role
This is not a traditional “back-office HR” position. We are seeking a commercially curious and analytically minded HR professional, preferably someone who has completed a graduate HR scheme in a large organisation or begun their career in management consultancy and is eager to apply their skills in a dynamic business environment.
As a People & Culture Data and Systems Analyst, you will be central to the P&C Team, leveraging people data, systems insight, and business understanding to facilitate informed decision-making. Collaborating closely with leaders, managers, and the People & Culture (P&C) team, your role will ensure that HR processes, data, and systems proactively enhance business performance beyond mere compliance.
You will provide high-quality people data and operational insight throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of people data, translating this information into meaningful insights for management, and acting as an HR enabler to support evidence-based decision-making.
In addition, you will focus on continuously improving P&C processes, systems, and reporting to better facilitate growth.
This role uniquely combines operational delivery, data analysis, and business partnering, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in commercial HR while impacting business success through insightful data-driven strategies. If you thrive on understanding business dynamics, spotting data patterns, and transforming insights into actionable outcomes, this position is for you.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will play a pivotal function in managing the employee lifecycle while ensuring the efficiency and integrity of HR operations. By leveraging data and systems expertise, you will empower decision-making and enhance the employee’s experience at every stage.
Your proactive approach will support key processes such as recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, while fostering continuous improvement across People & Culture initiatives.
* Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations Management
* Take ownership of the employee lifecycle, managing processes from offer to onboarding, probation, and exit.
* Create contracts, offer letters, probation outcomes, and exit documentation with precision and expediency.
* Ensure the integrity and accuracy of people data within systems like Microsoft Dynamics, making it a reliable resource for reporting and strategic decision-making.
* Support learning and development initiatives by maintaining precise training data and records, grasping their significance to overall business performance.
* Recruitment & Onboarding Analysis
* Oversee the coordination of recruitment approvals and manage vacancy postings across designated channels.
* Analyze recruitment metrics such as vacancies, new hires, leavers, and time-to-hire to inform strategy.
* Leverage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the recruitment process.
* Enhance the onboarding experience, recognizing its critical role in shaping
* employee perceptions.
* Work Experience & Early Careers Management
* Lead the end-to-end work experience program in collaboration with schools, colleges, and universities.
* Match students with managers according to business needs and developmental objectives.
* Monitor program outcomes and drive continuous improvement through data and feedback collection.
* Expertise in HR Systems & Data Insight
* Act as a key user and advocate for P&C systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and readiness for audits.
* Generate comprehensive reports that illuminate workforce trends, attrition, retention, and development needs for leadership insight.
* Use data as a tool for informed decision-making, transcending simple reporting.
* Financial Compliance & Governance Oversight
* Manage the raising and tracking of purchase orders aligned with the P&C budget.
* Collaborate with Finance to address queries and ensure accuracy in financial data management.
* Facilitate security checks, pre-employment screenings, and occupational health procedures while tracking compliance and mitigating risks early.
* Support for Employees & Managers
* Serve as the primary contact for P&C inquiries, delivering concise and effective information that empowers managerial actions.
* Demonstrate discernment in resolving issues independently or recognizing when escalation is necessary.
* Continuous Improvement & Project Contributions
* Engage in P&C projects, audits, and process redesign efforts, bringing an eye for opportunities to streamline, automate, or enhance workflows.
* Approach challenges with a consultant’s mindset: identify issues, analyze relevant data, and recommend actionable solutions.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a dynamic HR professional with a blend of analytical skills, commercial awareness, and a solid foundation in HR operations. The ideal candidate will have a graduate-level background from a large organization’s HR graduate scheme or a management consultancy, coupled with early career HR experience that emphasizes systems and data exposure.
1.Background & Experience
* Graduate-level experience from:
* A large organisation HR graduate scheme, or
* A management consultancy with exposure to data, operations, or transformation
* Early career HR experience with significant systems and data engagement.
2.Commercial & Analytical Mindset
* A strong understanding of how HR contributes to achieving business outcomes.
* Proficiency in using data to:
* Spot trends
* Build insights
* Influence decisions
* Advanced Excel skills, with confidence in working with HR systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
3.Skills & Behaviours
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
* An inherent curiosity about how the business operates and the rationale behind decisions.
* Confident in engaging with managers and senior stakeholders.
* Proactive, pragmatic, and focused on finding solutions.
* Trusted to manage confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
* Qualifications
o Degree qualified.
o CIPD Level 3 or 5 (completed or in progress) or equivalent professional development.
RegenerateTop of FormWhy join us?nxzen is a diverse organisation and understands everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility in working from home for up to two days per week Benefits and perks
o EV scheme
o Employee Assistance Programme
o X4 salary for death in service
o Private healthcare (for level 3+)
o 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
o LinkedIn learning account for all employees
o We are a menopause friendly company
Diversity & inclusion statementAs a global technology, consulting, and engineering partner, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents. We embrace diversity in all its forms – across gender, ethnicity, culture, and experience – and are dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we drive innovation and deliver excellence to our clients.