People Systems & Insight Analyst

We're looking for a People Systems and Insight Analyst with experience in systems, data and reporting, and has strong analytical skills to join our passionate team.

As part of the People and Culture Directorate, you will play a critical role in managing and optimising our people systems. You'll be enhancing the functionality of our systems and processes, so that we work efficiently and effectively, and our workforce has a seamless 'user experience'.

Not only will you use your strong insight and analytical skills to investigate a range of internal and external data sets, you'll also find compelling ways of presenting data to help us to answer key questions about our people and will actively make evidence-based recommendations that move us closer towards our goals.

But this is not just a number crunching job - to be successful in this role, you will be driven to seek out continuous improvements. You'll be a strong and engaging collaborator and a skilled project manager, who builds relationships across the directorate, the leadership team and the wider organisation with ease. You'll be at the forefront of change and will be instrumental in initiating and maintaining a culture which centres evidence, insight and continuous learning.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your 'day to day' isn't easy. Here are some of the main things you'll be doing, but you'll find more details in the job description.

• Manage and optimise our people systems, enhancing the functionality of our systems and processes, and resolving issues as needed to ensure a seamless 'user experience' for our workforce.


• Responsible for internal and external reporting, supporting various business processes (e.g. establishment, payroll and budget, workforce planning, benchmarking).


• Produce bespoke reports and dashboards for a variety of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation to support data-driven insight.


• Generate strong, evidence-based analyses and recommendations, and present data to colleagues in a concise and compelling way to improve organisational understanding of people data and insight.


• Identify and design improvements to our people systems and processes as needs arise, to drive effectiveness and efficiency.


• Manage, deliver and contribute to projects related to our systems and processes, in collaboration with the key stakeholders., We're on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren't there yet, and we're passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
  
  Significant experience of working with people systems (HRIS, ATS), including trouble-shooting, making improvements and implementing required changes and updates.


• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to extract, collate and manipulate data from a variety of data sources.


• Proven experience of analysing and interpreting data and disseminating findings and recommendations in engaging ways.


• Experience in using data visualisation software (e.g., PowerBI).


• Demonstrable experience of making improvements to processes and systems.


• Project management skills with ability to deliver cross-functional projects through effective management of internal and external stakeholders.


• A collaborative, partnership-oriented approach, with a passion to make a difference.
  
  When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it's falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.


The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That's why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you'll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here's how we do it:

• Flexible working: we're open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage


• Wellbeing and Development days: four days a year to do what works for you


• Generous annual leave allowance


• Great family/caring leave entitlements


• Enhanced pension


• Access to our employee savings scheme


To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website: https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/careers/our-benefits