Data Analyst

Location: Kings hill/hybrid

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you a data professional who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful insight that drives better decision-making?

As a Data Analyst within HR Connect, you'll play a key role in developing the reporting, dashboards and workforce intelligence that support both our customers and our internal teams. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, helping shape how data is collected, analysed and presented across a growing HR services business.

This role would suit an experienced Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst or Reporting Analyst looking for a position where they can combine technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, delivering insights that influence operational performance, service improvement and strategic decision-making.

Who we are

HR Connect is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), one of the UK's largest local authority-owned trading organisations, operating 35+ businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more.

HR Connect delivers expert HR advisory, employment law, payroll and strategic people services to schools, academies, local authorities and public sector organisations. Data and management information sit at the heart of the service we provide, helping our customers make informed workforce decisions.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in transforming workforce data into accurate, meaningful management information, ensuring colleagues and customers have access to reliable insight that supports planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is a role where analytical thinking, attention to detail and collaboration are essential, with responsibility for developing reports, improving data quality and helping shape the future of HR data and reporting across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

· Extracting, cleansing and combining data from multiple HR and business systems to create reliable reporting datasets.

· Designing, building and maintaining reports and dashboards that provide clear and actionable insight.

· Developing and maintaining robust data models and reusable datasets that support business reporting.

· Analysing workforce data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.

· Providing timely and accurate management information to support operational and strategic decision-making.

· Automating and standardising recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency.

· Monitoring and improving data quality, integrity and governance standards.

· Working closely with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and develop effective data solutions.

· Supporting the ongoing development of HR systems, reporting capability and data-driven decision making.

· Ensuring all data is handled securely and in line with GDPR and organisational policies.

What we're looking for

· Proven experience in a Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Reporting Analyst or Business Intelligence role.

· Experience working with HR, payroll or workforce data would be highly advantageous.

· Experience extracting, cleansing, transforming and combining data from multiple systems.

· Strong experience designing and building reports and dashboards using Power BI or a similar BI platform.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables and working with large datasets.

· Experience developing and maintaining data models and reporting datasets.

· The ability to translate complex data into meaningful insight for non-technical audiences.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

· Experience of reporting automation using SQL, Power Query, data flows or similar technologies.

· The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.

· A collaborative approach and the confidence to work independently when required.

· Knowledge of education or public sector environments would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

· Salary of £40,000 per annum

· 25 days annual leave, rising in line with policy for the role

· Birthday Day Off

· One concessionary day during the Christmas period

· Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

· Life assurance cover

· Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy

· Health cash plan

· Employee discounts and benefits platform

· Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

· Annual volunteer day

· Referral scheme

· The opportunity to help shape how data is used to improve services across a growing HR business.

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK's largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £700 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.