HR Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical HR Analyst to join our professional client on an 18‑month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about data, insights, and improving HR service delivery across a diverse organisation.

Working at the heart of the HR function, you will provide analytical, reporting and operational support across all HR disciplines, including HR Operations, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Reward and pay modelling.

• Produce regular HR dashboards, KPI reports, and workforce metrics to support decision‑making across the organisation.
• First line support for quiries on HR & learning system.
• Analyse people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities relating to recruitment, retention, absence, performance and workforce costs, reward.
• Leading and ensuing monthly payroll accurate.
• Supporting and develop the HR system.
• Support annual pay review and benefits renewals.
• Maintain and improve data quality across HR systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective reporting.
• Contribute to policy, process and system improvements by providing evidence‑based recommendations.
• Work closely with HR to ensure seamless data flows, compliance, and accurate HR records.
• Support the design and implementation of new HR reporting tools and dashboards.

• Experience in an HR, data, or analytical role.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas) and confidence working with datasets.
• Ability to interpret people data and present insights clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider HR team.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. iTrent, SAP, Oracle, Workday or similar).
• Experience with annual pay review modelling.
• Experience producing HR dashboards using tools like Power BI.
• Knowledge of key HR processes and policies.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.