This is a Central Office role in London (Hybrid – 2-3 days in our office)
Help build the systems and insights that support people – and help children thrive
We’re looking for a People Systems and Data Analyst
This is a newly created role sitting at the intersection of People (HR), data and technology. You’ll play a key role in strengthening how we manage, connect and use our People systems and data across the organisation.
You’ll ensure our HR systems run smoothly, our data is accurate and meaningful, and that the People team and leadership have the insights they need to make informed decisions. From system configuration and automation to reporting and data governance, you’ll help build the foundations that enable our teams to operate effectively.
If you enjoy working where systems, data, processes and people meet, and you take pride in creating reliable, well-structured solutions that improve how organisations work, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you’ll be doing
Owning and improving People systems
1. Act as the systems owner for our HRIS, Payroll, Recruitment, LMS and other People tools
2. Manage system configuration including workflows, templates, permissions, integrations and updates
3. Work closely with IT and external providers to troubleshoot issues and manage system enhancements
4. Identify opportunities to automate and streamline People processes using our systems
5. Document business processes and system workflows and create clear user guides
6. Provide user training, guidance and first-line support for People systems queries
Protecting data integrity and governance
7. Act as the gatekeeper for People data accuracy, consistency and governance
8. Conduct regular data audits and lead cleansing activities where needed
9. Manage and understand how data flows between systems to maintain structural integrity
10. Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal data governance standards
11. Maintain high-quality, trusted People data across systems
Delivering reporting, analytics and insight
12. Develop and maintain People reports and dashboards, including use of data visualisation tools such as Power BI (desirable)
13. Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting to the People team and leadership
14. Analyse workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
15. Translate data into meaningful insights that support discussion and action
16. Support board reporting, workforce planning and strategic decision-making
Supporting the employee lifecycle
17. Support People processes such as probation reviews and engagement surveys through effective system use
18. Assist with analysing onboarding, engagement and exit survey feedback relating to systems and processes
Building strong partnerships
19. Work closely with People Operations, Payroll, Recruitment, Compliance, L&D and IT teams
20. Act as the bridge between People and IT on system and data initiatives
21. Partner with external vendors to manage system support and improvements
22. Support wider HR transformation and digital improvement initiatives
We’re looking for someone who…
Has the right experience and skills
23. Experience working with HRIS, ATS, LMS or similar People systems
24. Experience producing HR or People reports and analysing data
25. Strong understanding of data accuracy, audits and cleansing
26. Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI or equivalent)
27. Ability to understand system workflows and data structures
28. Strong communication skills, able to explain data to non-technical stakeholders
Brings the behaviours that make this role shine
29. Analytical and detail-focused with strong accountability for data quality
30. Systems-savvy with curiosity about how processes and technology can improve
31. Collaborative and able to build trusted relationships across teams
32. Comfortable rolling up your sleeves to solve system or data challenges
33. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
34. Customer-focused with a desire to improve the user experience of systems
It would be great if you also had
35. Advanced Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, logical functions)
36. Experience writing process documentation or system guides
37. Experience working in a scaling or evolving organisation
38. A qualification in HR, Data Analytics, Information Systems or similar
Why you’ll love working at LEYF
39. Be part of an organisation making a genuine difference to children and families
40. Help shape how data and systems support our people and leadership teams
41. Work in a values-led, people-centred culture
42. Hybrid working with a supportive central team
43. 70% childcare discount for your children or grandchildren
44. 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
45. 7% employer pension contribution
We welcome you exactly as you are
A diverse team makes us stronger. Whatever your background, if you’re passionate about data, systems and helping people do their best work, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply online and tell us why this role matters to you.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in – so don’t wait too long.