People Analytics Partner

hackajob is collaborating with Freshfields LLP to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Role Summary/Purpose Of Job

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic People Analytics Partner to join our team. This role will focus on providing data-driven insights to support HR strategy. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders across the firm to influence decision-making through actionable people data insights.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data analytics, a strong ability to translate data into business recommendations, and the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities And Deliverables

Data Insights & Reporting

• Analyse HR and people data to generate actionable insights on workforce trends, employee performance, retention, and engagement.
• Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards to inform key decision-makers on talent strategies.
• Identify trends and patterns to support business strategy and people initiatives.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business needs and develop tailored people analytics solutions.
• Present complex data findings in a clear, concise manner, translating them into strategic recommendations.
• Provide support on key talent management decisions, such as succession planning, workforce planning, and the future ways of working.
  
  

System & Tool Integration

• Leverage Workday (and other HRIS systems) to extract, analyse, and visualize people data.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  
  

Collaboration & Advisory

• Work closely with HR, Finance, and senior management teams to provide actionable data-driven insights.
• Advise on optimizing workforce efficiency, employee engagement, and other key HR initiatives.
  
  

Essential

Key Requirements

• Significant experience in Workday reporting, including strong technical skills in report writing, advanced calculated fields, data sources, security, and dashboard creation and maintenance.
• Solution-oriented attitude that focuses on continuous improvement; ability to diagnose issues and clearly articulate solutions.
• Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights for senior leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Takes the initiative on driving projects and change.
• Exceptional level of attention to detail.
• Flexible, willing to be ‘hands on’ so that workloads are managed.
• A strong working knowledge of HR systems, functions, processes, and advanced reporting environment.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with advanced spreadsheets, pivot tables, formulas, and data visualization.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Advanced analytical capabilities (e.g., predictive analytics, statistical modelling).
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working in the legal sector, with an understanding of the unique HR needs in a law firm or legal organization.
• Workday Reporting Pro certification.
  
  

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