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People Systems & Data Analyst - Funding Circle

Funding Circle
London
1 day ago
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People Systems & Data Analyst

We are looking for a People Systems & Data Analyst in our People Operations team.
The People Operations team sits within the wider People team and is critical to keeping all of our HR systems and processes flowing smoothly.

Who are we?
We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
In this role, you will work with all systems and data across our People Team (HR) and will be responsible for maintenance and accuracy of our data.

  • Systems Management:
    • Be the "data gatekeeper" for the HRIS (Hibob), ATS (Ashby), and LMS (Learn Amp)
    • Manage relationships with other system providers
    • Drive continuous improvement and manage system updates
    • Partner with the People team to ensure processes and systems are functioning correctly
  • Data & Reporting:
    • Ensure data integrity and accuracy through regular audit checks and analysis
    • Create, maintain, and run key reports to communicate People data to the business
    • Help analyze and report on key people metrics
  • Team Support:
    • Support employee lifecycle events (e.g., engagement survey, performance reviews)
    • Support the wider People team with queries related to People tools and systems. Proactively share relevant data and insights with key stakeholders
    • Collaborate with the compliance team on monitoring and reporting compliance training completion. Assist with uploading and maintaining training materials
  • Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day

What we're looking for

  • Excellent attention to detail and a passion for data
  • Prior experience with data or systems and high organisation/prioritisation skills
  • Comfortable with Google Sheets and/or Excel (G-Suite is predominantly used)
  • Systems savvy, inquisitive, and familiar with systems like HiBob, Ashby, Learn Amp, and G-Suite
  • Ability to work under pressure and pivot between tasks
  • Strong desire to learn new things and willing to question and partner with stakeholders

At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements.

Want to learn more?

  • We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact
  • To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com
  • And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.

Why join us?

At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better .
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.

A few highlights:

  • Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family's needs.
  • Health: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16.
  • Wealth: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
  • Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
  • Lifestyle: Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more!

And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.



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