HR Data Analyst

About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
  
• Developing skills and building opportunities
  
• Creating a trustworthy work place
  
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support
  
  Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran
  Careers At a glance | Safran ((url removed))
  
  What will I be doing?
  
• Maintain and develop HR systems to ensure clean, consistent, and up-to-date people data.
  
  
• Produce and evolve management information reports and dashboards that enable the business to make timely, evidence-based decisions.
  
  
• Lead the technical delivery of new HR systems and system enhancements, working closely with internal stakeholders and group functions.
  
  
• Champion the use of people systems across the business by providing user guidance, training, and ongoing support.
  
  
• Manage and document key processes across the employee lifecycle, identifying opportunities to streamline and automate where possible. Support the HR Team to understand how it can use AI to improve processes and gain market insights.
  
  
• Produce the company's monthly business scorecard, ensuring timely delivery and insightful narrative commentary.
  
  
• Own the data input and reporting elements of critical people processes, including pay reviews and headcount management.
  
  
• Develop and introduce new reporting tools and approaches to measure workforce trends, track KPIs, and demonstrate progress against the HR plan.
  
  
• Collaborate with colleagues across the HR team and wider organisation to ensure reporting supports strategic and operational needs.
  
  
• Work with auditors to maintain high standards of data governance, privacy, and compliance.
  
  
• Provide flexible support across the wider HR team, including stepping in to ensure the continuity of critical people processes during periods of absence or high demand, including payroll processes.
  
  Exceptional Company Benefits
  
• Competitive salary
  
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
  
• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
  
• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
  
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
  
• 10% employer pension contribution
  
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
  
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
  
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
  
• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work
  
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
  
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
  
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
  
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
  
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
  
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
  
• Cycles to work scheme
  
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
  
  
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
  
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
  
• Support for flexible working
  
• Safran referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
  
• Hybrid working option
  
• Electric car charging points on site
  
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
  
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
  
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events
  
  What do you need from me?
  Knowledge
  
  
• Experience in a similar HR reporting or data-focused role.
  
  
• Strong understanding of data privacy, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
  
  
• Experience working with large datasets and integrating data from multiple sources.
  
  
• Familiarity with HR processes and the employee lifecycle
  
  
• Experience using HRIS and/or payroll systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, SAP).
  
  
• Understanding of strategic HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and workforce planning
  
  
• Knowledge of HR data structures, metrics, and reporting principles.
  
  Skills & Qualities
  
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data cleansing, and formula creation.
  
  
• Ability to present complex data clearly through reports and dashboards.
  
  
• Confident use of data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) to produce impactful insights.
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
  
  
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  
  
• Experience leading or supporting HRIS implementations or system upgrades.
  
  
• Skills in process mapping or business analysis to identify areas for improvement.
  
  
• Familiarity with SQL or other data querying tools.
  
  
• Experience developing automated reporting solutions or workflows using tools such as Power Automate.
  
  What's my next step?
  Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of
  our recruitment team will give you a call
  
  Diversity & Inclusion
  We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.
  
  We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
  
  We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work