Senior Data Analyst

Overview

In this role you will build and optimise Power BI semantic models and analytics solutions to enable evidence-based decision making across People Analytics. You’ll own analytics deliverables, shape data quality frameworks, and ensure trusted, well-documented data assets in collaboration with the People Analytics Manager and broader teams. You will deliver value-driven analytics projects and translate complex data into compelling stories for diverse stakeholders. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a strong emphasis on governance, storytelling, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Power BI semantic models as trusted data sources, including measures, definitions, refresh processes, and documentation
• Develop and enhance Power BI reports, dataflows and data models to provide actionable insights
• Manage data integration with manual extracts and a centralised repository to navigate system constraints
• Apply controlled change practices to safeguard downstream reporting
• Translate complex datasets into clear narratives for varied audiences
• Collaborate with P&O and broader business to co-create solutions
• Lead prioritised People Analytics projects from problem definition to insight narrative and value delivery
• Maintain clear documentation and governance to ensure transparency and quality across outputs
• Uphold data protection policies (e.g., GDPR) and implement good governance practices

Key requirements

• Strong Power BI and Power Query experience (data transformation, modelling, semantic model management, DAX)
• Comfort with complex Excel-based reporting
• Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving
• Experience with large/varied datasets and multiple data sources
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills
• Ability to take initiative and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Balance detail with pragmatism to keep solutions fit for purpose
• Human Resources experience (desirable)

• communication
• data storytelling
• initiative
• Power BI
• Power Query
• DAX

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