HR Data Analyst | Initial 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Burton-upon-Trent Hourly Rate: £19.80 to £26.80 (Umbrella) The Situation A major player in the rolling stock industry is undergoing significant change as a business and is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Data Analyst to support their evolving HR function. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a business that is becoming increasingly data-driven and strategic in its people’s operations. You’ll play a key role in helping shape a more strategic, data-driven HR function while gaining exposure to a wide variety of HR initiatives. Key Responsibilities Extract, compile, and analyse HR data from the HRIS to support monthly business-wide reviews. Prepare and present reports on key HR metrics such as absence, turnover, and headcount. Support the standardisation of HR data reporting across multiple sites. Provide general HR administrative support across workstreams including recruitment, contracts, training, reward, and cultural initiatives. Assist in interpreting employee survey data to identify trends and support action planning. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure data insights translate into meaningful business improvements. Skills & Experience Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret and present data clearly. Previous experience in a HR administration or data analysis role. Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, etc.). Experience working with HR systems. Familiarity with Power BI is desirable but not essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels. Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025 How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the HR Data Analyst role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business