People Data Analyst - FTC 12 months

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Company Description

Our vision is to be the leading capital programmes professional service provider operating across property, infrastructure and natural resources. In 2010 Turner & Townsend began a journey to grow the company on a global scale across our three core sectors. Our vision to excel has seen us climb from 2,500 staff in 63 offices across 28 countries, in 2010, to 6,600 in 110 offices across 45 countries in 2020. This didn’t happen because we have a great business strategy. It happened because we have a clear vision of what we want to achieve.

Turner & Townsend recognise the fact that our employees are the key to our future growth. We invest heavily in the training, development and regular appraisal of our people: by managing each employee’s career aspirations and by promoting from within at every opportunity, we believe we have created a stimulating, challenging and exciting working environment for our staff.

Job Description

We’re looking for a skilled and self-driven People Data Analyst to join our HR team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This role is pivotal in enabling data-driven decision-making across the People function and wider business. You’ll build, maintain and enhance existing Power BI dashboards, support a variety of stakeholders with their data needs, and deliver routine reporting with precision and insight.

You’ll be the go-to person for HR data analysis, working closely with a range of stakeholders both inside and outside of the HR function to turn data into actionable insights. If you’re passionate about Excel, Power BI, and making data work for people, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and develop Power BI dashboards used across the HR function.
• Deliver routine reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyse employee information and produce statistical reports for the UK business.
• Provide HR management information, analysis, and insights to support decision-making.
• Support bid responses by providing HR data in line with SLAs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Provide advanced Excel support including spreadsheet setup, data sourcing, LOOKUP functions, Pivot Tables, and formula troubleshooting.
• Assist with cyclical HR activities such as employee engagement survey analysis, salary review processes, and quarterly board reporting.
• Provide project support to the HR team, contributing to projects aligned with the HR activity calendar.
• Work independently to manage a varied workload of ad hoc requests, recurring tasks, and projects.
• Manage competing and changing priorities, often with quick turnaround times.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong Power BI skills, including dashboard creation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, LOOKUP, formula creation etc.).
• Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable

• Experience with systems such as iTrent HR, Advance and SmartRecruiters. SAP Business Objects experience would also be preferable.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and PowerPoint for reporting and collaboration.
• Understanding of HR data and processes (e.g. recruitment, engagement, turnover).
• Experience supporting bids or commercial teams with employee data.

Additional Information

Hybrid working patterns are envisaged but this may vary in accordance with the requirements of Turner & Townsend or clients. Candidates must be able to work at their designated home office as required.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.