People Systems and Data Analyst

Job Title: People Systems and Data Analyst

Salary: £35,380 per annum

Location: Stafford or Telford

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Maternity cover - up to 12 months (Fixed term)

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Systems and Data Analyst to join our team.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who will bring our values to life and help ensure our customers receive outstanding services. If you enjoy working in a supportive and growing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Day in the life of a People Systems and Data Analyst

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining, developing and optimising our HR systems, data and reporting capabilities.

You’ll support the effective operation of our People services by ensuring data is accurate, accessible and insightful, enabling better decision-making across the organisation.

You will:

• Manage and maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Develop and produce reports and dashboards to support informed decision-making
• Support system administration, configuration and continuous improvement activities
• Carry out data quality checks and implement improvements to data standards
• Respond to data and reporting requests accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Support the ongoing development of HR technology, automation and reporting tools
• Ensure all data is handled in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements

What we are looking for

Essential experience and skills

• Experience working with HR systems, databases or information management tools in an HR environment
• Proven experience producing reports and analysing people data to support decision-making
• Experience maintaining high data quality standards and conducting data validation checks
• Experience supporting system administration or configuration
• Ability to manage and respond to data requests accurately and within deadlines
• Experience working as part of a team in a people-focused environment
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and GDPR when handling sensitive data
• Level 4 (or above) qualification in Data Analytics

Desirable / additional skills

• Intermediate Power BI skills or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Personal attributes

• Excellent communication skills, able to present data clearly to different audiences
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• High attention to detail, accuracy and commitment to data integrity
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information appropriately
• A collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and great service delivery

Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

What we can offer you

We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

About Us

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:

• Own it – make it happen
• Improve it - move things forward.
• Live it – show understanding and compassion

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

Our Inclusive Culture:

The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.

How to apply

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If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email [email protected]

Closing date: 23rd June 2026

Interviews may take place throughout the advert

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  We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
• If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.