People Systems & Data Insights Manager

Overview

In this hybrid Peterborough role, you lead the People analytics, HRMI strategy and data architecture to enable insight-driven decisions. You own and evolve reporting platforms (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric) and govern data quality, delivering scalable dashboards and self-serve analytics for leadership. You will partner with senior stakeholders to translate workforce data into strategic recommendations and support Vision 2030 objectives. This role offers a collaborative, impact-focused environment with flexible working and meaningful benefits.

Pay / Benefits

• salary and competitive pay
• good annual leave
• salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
• holiday purchase of up to 5 extra days
• health cash plans
• hybrid working”,”cycle-to-work scheme”

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the People Analytics and HRMI strategy aligned to business objectives and Vision 2030
• Act as SME for workforce analytics, providing insight-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Create a roadmap for developing People analytics, Power BI reporting and Microsoft Fabric solutions
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and predictive analytics within People Operations
• Own design, development and governance of enterprise-level HR dashboards and scalable Power BI dashboards for self-service reporting
• Define and implement HR data governance standards, controls and quality assurance processes
• Establish KPIs and monitoring frameworks for data accuracy and reporting effectiveness
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and manage competing priorities
• Translate complex workforce data into meaningful business insights and recommendations
• Present workforce trends, metrics and strategic analysis to Management Board and leadership teams

Key requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX, complex modelling)
• Advanced Power BI development experience
• Experience building and maintaining Microsoft Fabric environments
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling and governance (GDPR, sensitive People Data)
• Proven ability to create strategic dashboards and executive-level reporting for strategic HR agendas
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders

• Strategic thinker
• Commercially aware
• Influential and confident presenting to senior leadership
• Power BI
• Microsoft Fabric
• Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX)

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