AWE Hiring for HR Data Analyst at Reading Full Time

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE is going through a period of substantial change all of which impacts upon Organisation Design, Organisational Development, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Capability, Total Rewards etc. We are focusing on data and need to be able to analyse and develop our people data in the most commercial way.

We are recruiting for a Data Analysts to join the HR Function to handle increasing Data Analytical work.

Location – Reading / Basingstoke Area

Salary: £33,400 – £45,000 (Dependent on experience)

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year inclusive of Bank Holidays plus every other Friday off)

Flexible working hours

Salary sacrifice scheme

Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

You will be required to:
Provide MI analysis and reporting support to the HR department

Support determination of what data needs to be collected and how

Undertake strategic workforce planning analysis and reward modelling

Provide analytical advice in trends, data and predictions

Use and create data reports to provide information and insight to aid business decision making

Provide reports to senior leaders, which contribute to strategic decision making

Work in cohesion with the HR Systems Team to collate data and provide in depth feedback and advice

Support the delivery of the overall HR plan, business priorities and strategic workforce plans

Develop and implement reports to drive performance, efficiency and cost reduction

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experience:

Strong data management, modelling, and analytical skills

Specialist knowledge of HR Systems

Fantastic attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Advanced MS Excel skills and feel comfortable manipulating data in a strategic way

Have experience of interpreting customer needs and requirements when provided with outlines and concepts – be confident to propose alternative solutions

Be able to articulate the findings in a non-technical manner to ensure full understanding of the results

The following are desirable for the role:
Practical experience of working with Power BI

Familiarity with HRIS Systems such as Workday and/ or Saba

Experience of business process design, process mapping, problem solving and decision making

Knowledge of a service delivery model, utilising a ticketing system

Interest in data science

We will also require any potential employees to be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country’s nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and people with disabilities.