Are you looking for your next opportunity within an HR MI Analyst role? Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?
If the answer to the above is ‘yes’ then Wickes is the place for you!
Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.
Our people team is looking for an HR MI Analyst to support our people strategy. You’ll be a creative and motivated HRMI Analyst who can build reports, interpret and analyse HR data to report against KPIs, objectives and compliance legislation. You’ll provide additional insight to aid business decision making which could be part of a regular reporting dashboard as well as ad-hoc for business related activities/projects.
As our HR MI Analyst you will be responsible for the production of dashboards and detailed people and resource MI as required for the business for different stakeholders including Executive Directors, Senior Managers and HR Business Partners.
Key Accountabilities:
You’ll produce dashboards and people packs as required for different stakeholders, including the following regular dashboards: Operational people metrics, executive board packs, people strategy measures, corporate and governance including external data such as annual reports. And ad hoc reports as required by the business e.g. for projects or strategic initiatives
Analyse the data and provide commentary and insights for any area which needs further investigation or discussion e.g. a spike in the data. Presenting complex data in creative and digestible formats, you will have a passion for using figures to tell a story and as a skilled analyst you will be confident in your delivery across many levels.
You will need to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to either generate the reports or respond to data requests.
Work with the other members of the HR Shared Service team to identify ways in which data can be improved or identify better ways of working/completing reports/activities
Where required, benchmark data against the external market and/or retail industry.
Maintain an awareness of external trends in HRMI, including new legislative requirements for reporting or best practise and make recommendations for changes based
What are we looking for:
We’re looking for experience in an HR Analyst or Reporting Analyst role
Demonstrable experience providing insight and interpreting data, not just reporting
Excellent attention to detail
Great communication skills - verbal and written
Used to working to and meeting deadlines
Strong data modelling experience
Customer service skills
Good problem solving skills
Advanced Excel skills e.g. formulas & macros
Ability to work with large volumes of data with high levels of accuracy
Able to cope with change and prioritise workload
Looks for continuous improvement
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
Competitive bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We have a People Services team in Northampton, where this role is based. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
Please note: All offers of employment are subject to DBS / background checks.
"Please contact us if you require any adjustments within the application process, wickesrecruit@wickes.co.uk If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.”
