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More About Your Role
Due to an internal promotion we are expanding our People Data team. As our People Data Analyst you will be at the forefront of transforming raw data into powerful insights that drive business success. Dive deep into the heart of our people systems, extracting and preserving data with precision to craft captivating data dashboards using the dynamic capabilities of PowerBI. Your contributions will also be instrumental in disseminating critical People/HR and business management statistics throughout our organization, amplifying our impact across the board.
As a vital member of our team you will spearhead various data projects, revolutionising our HR systems and processes to ensure we deliver nothing short of excellence. Your passion for numbers, keen eye for detail and penchant for unraveling complex data puzzles will be the driving force behind our continued success.
This is a hybrid position based in the Preston, Lancashire office, 2 days a week.
Essential Criteria
* Proven experience in producing accurate reports, management information and statistical data to support informed decision‑making.
* Skilled in using Power BI to create automated management information dashboards, including end‑to‑end development from data sourcing to final reporting.
* Proficient in extracting and inputting data across IT systems, with advanced Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and complex formulas).
* Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research and deliver precise, well‑written documentation with a strong attention to detail.
More About You
We need someone who loves numbers and data with a passion for people, good research skills and a strong eye for detail. If you can look at complex data, delve into detail and turn it into something meaningful, we want to hear from you.
As you will review, maintain and extract data from people systems to develop data dashboards in PowerBI, we are looking for someone with data experience and PowerBI expertise. Ideally an interest in HR and people data would also be useful; however a numerate brain, passion for analysis and desire to dig into reports to find and fix issues is key to success.
The Benefits
* Competitive salary with yearly review
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
* Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
* Bonus scheme – 2% for all colleagues
* Training and development
* Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more
Safeguarding
We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable.
By joining Places for People you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.
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