About the job

Job summary

Build your career as a Data Analyst with the UK parliament.

An incredible opportunity for an experienced individual to use their skills and knowledge in the interesting and fast paced environment of the House of Commons. Gain a fascinating insight into how Parliament works whilst taking your career to new heights.

The HR team at the House of Commons are looking for a Data Analyst to work as part of the HR Systems application support and maintenance team. Ideally from a Public or Voluntary Sector such as local government or charity, your ‘hands on’ role will be pivotal in introducing and supporting a new iTrent HR and Payroll System. This new system will revolutionise Parliament’s ways of working for employees and managers.

Your ability to analyse and interpret HR data will form an integral part of the HR Systems team.

Working under pressure, the role is ideally suited for a candidate to put their experience of the iTrent HR System and its related modules to the test.

Job description

Your responsibilities as a Data Analyst include:

• Provide leadership and technical advice on HR applications to customers, maximising system productivity and performance.
• Deputise for HR Systems Manager as and when required.
• Analyse and interpret HR data to inform and assist the HR/ Managers.
• Maintain close, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, supplier, supplier technical staff.
• Observe data protection standards and ensures that others do.
• Full understanding of data protection practice and GDPR.
• Lead on troubleshooting system problems and customer enquiries.
• Follow agreed procedures for system and incident management.

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Experience of supporting iTrent HR Systems and MI reporting development using Business Objects reporting suite. 
• Significant development expertise of complex reports from HR systems using BI tools and techniques.
• Advanced Excel skills and a proven ability to handle and analyse large quantities of data
• Proven business analysis experience including process mapping, and requirements definition. Experience of leading on Database administration and understanding of data management.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,340, House of Commons contributes £11,161 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

The interview process will include a test and an interview.  Further details will be provided if your application is successfully shortlisted to the next stage of the process.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

For further information, including salary, responsibilities, process, security and criteria, potential candidates should refer to the House of Commons Career Website or contact recruitment@parliament.uk or 0207 219 6011. 

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.