People Analyst - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR
Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £37300 - £48500 per annum AWE is currently recruiting for a People Analyst to assess and maintain the quality of HR data within our HRIS and support the business with people data requirements.
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Plans to relocate role to Green Park (Reading), from December 2025.
We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. As the People Analyst, you will leverage data to provide insights into workforce trends and organisational effectiveness through analysing, and interpreting people-related data to support strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes. Support identification of organisational health challenges, and develop solutions through modelling, scenario testing and benchmarking.
Provide high-quality data analysis, reports, and insights to support functional and leadership decision-making.
Support implementation and maintenance of an IT system that meets business needs and aligns with the Digital Roadmap.
Uphold high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and contribute positively to the team.
We are ideally seeking a highly inquisitive individual with previous experience analysing and reporting on data to deliver insights, using BI tools to spot trends and present findings visually.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology, Business, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or Human Resources.
Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable insights.
Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and statistical software (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
Familiarity with HRIS systems and data governance principles.
Knowledge of Saba, Workday, Oracle or equivalent HRIS technologies.
You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
~ Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
~ Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
~ Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
~ Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
~ Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
~ Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
~ Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.
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