HR & Data Insights Lead (6‑month Fixed‑Term Contract)

About the role

We are seeking a senior HR & Data Insights Lead on a six‑month fixed‑term contract to own and drive our people analytics strategy. The role will ensure that people data informs business performance, workforce planning and executive decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead the organisation's People Data and Analytics strategy, ensuring insights influence business performance, workforce planning and executive decision‑making.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert for HR data, analytics, reporting and workforce intelligence, establishing best practice across the People function.
• Design, develop and continuously enhance executive dashboards and self‑service reporting using Power BI and other BI tools for the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Lead governance, quality, integrity and accuracy of all people data, ensuring consistency across HR, Finance, Payroll and integrated systems such as HiBob, Teamtailor and ADP.
• Own reconciliation of workforce, payroll, finance and organisational data to provide a single trusted source of truth.
• Develop advanced workforce analytics, predictive models and scenario planning to support growth, restructuring, succession planning, talent acquisition, retention, diversity and future workforce strategy.
• Identify emerging workforce trends, risks and opportunities through sophisticated data analysis and translate findings into commercially focused recommendations for senior leaders.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer, People Director, Finance Director, People Team Data Lead and senior business leaders to shape strategic workforce decisions.
• Lead the development of enterprise‑wide people KPIs and ensure consistent reporting frameworks across all business functions.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement of HR reporting processes, reducing manual effort while increasing capability and data accuracy.
• Establish and maintain robust data governance, GDPR compliance, audit readiness and information‑security standards for all people data.
• Lead high‑profile analytics projects supporting organisational transformation, mergers, acquisitions, restructures and change programmes.
• Present complex workforce analytics and strategic recommendations to Executive Committees, Board members and senior leadership teams.
• Mentor HR colleagues and promote a data‑driven culture by improving data literacy and encouraging evidence‑based decision‑making.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in HR analytics and people data strategy.
• Proven ability to work with senior leaders and influence business decisions through data insights.
• Experience delivering executive‑level dashboards and self‑service reporting solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in data governance, quality assurance and GDPR compliance.

Required skills

• Power BI
• HiBob
• Teamtailor
• ADP