Data Analyst

On behalf of AWE, we are looking for an HR Data Analyst (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based Hybrid in Reading.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting a large HR function with reliable insights and quality metrics.

You'll be working in a highly regulated, technical environment where accuracy, confidentiality and good communication are essential. The role blends HR reporting, HRIS support and hands on analysis to help the organisation understand its workforce data and make informed decisions.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As an HR Data Analyst your main responsibilities will be to:
. Extract, analyse, interpret and report data to agreed service levels.
. Produce regular and ad hoc reports for stakeholders across the business.
. Identify trends, risks and opportunities to support decision making.
. Use HR data, benchmarking and research to suggest improvements.
. Support HR projects and system changes, including UAT and process updates.
. Assist with the maintenance and continuous improvement of the HR Information System (HRIS).
. Ensure data quality and compliance while supporting the development of people management dashboards.
. Partner with HR teams and HRIS specialists to support communication and change activities across HR systems.

Essential:
. Experience in an HR or HR operations environment with exposure to HR data and systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, SuccessFactors, iTrent, or similar).
. Strong analytical skills with confidence working with metrics and excellent Excel skills.
. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
. Good communication skills with the ability to present data clearly.
. Experience improving processes or supporting HR system enhancements.

Desirable:
. Experience creating dashboards (Power BI is a plus).
. Experience working in a secure, government or regulated environment.
. Understanding of HR policies, processes and data definitions.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

AWE's ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

AWE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".