Job specification

Location:Swindon Hours:37 hours per week Contract type:Permanent Salary:£39,513 p.a. plus benefits Closing date:28/04/2025 Job reference:RNR002673 Interview date:To be confirmed Date posted:14/04/2025 Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the ‘Most Improved Council’ at the Local Government Awards (LGA).

We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Apply

As HR Data & Systems Analyst you will play a pivotal role in providing data-driven insights internally within HR & OD and the wider organisation, through monthly data provision, building dashboards and ad-hoc pieces of analysis.

Your next role

You will be joining the HR Systems team at an exciting time with the implementation of organisation wide reporting and embedding new dashboards to support the organisation to make data led decisions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Your next role

You will be joining the HR Systems team at an exciting time with the implementation of organisation wide reporting and embedding new dashboards to support the organisation to make data led decisions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

To design and produce workforce data and statistics from the HR Information System (HRIS) and other HR systems to meet organisational and statutory requirements.
To produce data sets, analyse and interpret complex data from a variety of sources. To contribute to the narrative and trends in people related data to ensure that the work of the Council delivers the Council’s vision and priorities.
Responsible for the provision of management information in an efficient and accurate manner on a regular basis and to agreed timeframes. This includes the provision of all HR and Payroll related statutory, standard and ad-hoc reports. Utilising Microsoft applications, Business Objects, PowerBi and in-house software.
Maintain the HR master data sets ensuring data quality and accuracy. Working alongside colleagues and the wider business to implement new metrics as required.
Partnering with colleagues in HR & OD and the wider business to scope and build dashboards and provide data insights to allow for effective decision making.
Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Please see our Swindon Plan

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please contact Ross Shawe, HR Data & Systems Manager on rshawe@swindon.gov.uk

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk