HR Analyst

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure that it is what it says it is, and that it’s increasingly healthy and more sustainable. As we look to deliver this sprawling remit, we’re always looking to make sure we’re best supporting our workforce.
We’re looking for an HR Data Analyst who can help us make the most of our people data, drawing out insights that will enable us to better support our colleagues across the organisation as they deliver the work that ensures consumers across the country have access to ‘food you can trust’., You’ll develop, produce and analyse data, presenting information to senior leaders in a clear and accessible way that will help us find meaningful ways to improve our employee experience. Your data will influence initiatives, policies and procedures across the FSA, and you’ll touch on a wide array of areas, from diversity and inclusion to strategic workforce planning.
You’ll collaborate with a range of internal stakeholders and represent a voice of leadership around our people data undertakings.
If you’re a talented interpreter of data who enjoys uncovering valuable insights, this role offers the chance to have a real impact on the way the FSA works. Apply today to join us as our HR Data Analyst.
Working pattern guidance
If applying as a job share partnership, you should both complete separate application forms on Civil Service Jobs but should make it clear that you are applying as job sharers. Further details on job sharing can be found here JSF – What is the recruitment process for job sharers? , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
Applicants who wish to work compressed hours are welcome to apply - however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying., As part of the interview process, you will be asked to undertake a briefing exercise which you will need to prepare for prior to interview. Further information will be provided to you on the invitation to interview email.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Expected Timeline
Advert closes: 17 November 2024 (23:55)
Sift: Expected to take place during week commencing 18 November 2024
Final panel interview: Expected to take place during week commencing 2 December 2024
Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application).
Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.
Childcare Vouchers
Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.
Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reserve List
A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made.
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
Visa Sponsorship
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
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+ Lead criteria: Demonstrable experience of working as a Human Resources (HR) analyst to determine business requirements, identify and implement the best data analysis approaches and delivery methods to bring together different data sources.
+ Proven ability to analyse, interpret and present complex people data insights in an engaging and effective way to different audiences, taking account of the people agenda.
+ Experience of working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to define user needs and deliver products that are fit for purpose.
+ Proven experience of using data outcomes to assist in optimising business services and drive decision making on service improvements.
+ Advanced MS Excel skills and experience of working with Power BI and other MI software, with substantial experience of data manipulation and cleansing, working with a range of datasets and data types and creating new datasets where required to meet customer needs., + Some line management and team leadership experience.
+ Experience of creating reports and dashboards in Workday.
(Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie between candidates)., + Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex people data insights in an engaging and effective way to different audiences, taking account of the people agenda. (Assessed via assessment exercise – please see below)
+ Demonstrable experience of working as a Human Resources (HR) analyst to determine business requirements, identify and implement the best data analysis approaches and delivery methods to bring together different data sources.
+ Experience of working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to define user needs and deliver products that are fit for purpose.
+ Experience of using data outcomes to assist in optimising business services and drive decision making on service improvements.
+ Advanced MS Excel skills and experience of working with Power BI and other MI software, with substantial experience of data manipulation and cleansing, working with a range of datasets and data types and creating new datasets where required to meet customer needs.
Assessment exercise

Alongside your salary of £40,800, Food Standards Agency contributes £11,819 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.