House of Commons
The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system.
Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.
Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
- 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
- Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Access to training and development.
- Flexible working.
- Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.
Introduction
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.
The Role
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.
Skills and Experience
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.
Next Steps and Additional Information
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 or .