Data and Insights Officer

Salary: £32,490 - £36,870 per annum Grade D Fixed Term Contract / Internal Secondment - 24 months 37 Hours per Week    The Role:

• Assist in System administration for the HR System(s) ensuring data integrity and hygiene through overall management and supervision of the systems
• Support the implementation annual upgrades of HR systems, creating testing plans which ensure thorough testing of all parts of the system, provision of reports prior to go live.
• Work collaboratively with the IT provider to coordinate, plan and deliver upgrades in a timely and efficient manner without disruption to BAU
• Conduct in-depth analysis of quantitative data results to construct meaningful HR data insight
• Interpretation and presentation of data insight into meaningful reports and analyses for the use of HR/OD and organisational requirements
• Support the development of how the HR/OD function shares and uses data across the Council and with partners to develop systems and processes to support how data, evidence, evaluation and research are used to improve knowledge, understand complex issues and evidence of what works, to inform effective decision-making.  
• Maintain, develop and create reports and develop tools and training in order to give users appropriate on-demand / self-service access to data

Key Skills, Experience, Knowledge:

The successful candidate will need to have the following:

• Proficient IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Oracle, and other HR systems
• Broad depth and breadth of technical HR Systems knowledge and practical application
• Proven ability and experience of using statistical methods to describe or make inferences about data
• Ability to communicate insights and results of data analyses by producing meaningful written reports, dashboards and presenting face-to-face.
• Ability to work with broad datasets, navigating data quality issues along the way.
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy coupled with strong organising and planning skills. 

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Joanne Mistry on JoMistry@thurrock.gov.uk   Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 10th April 2025
• Internal & External: 20th April 2025 

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed   To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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Why Thurrock?

 

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

 

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. 

 

Our location

 

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

 

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council 

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

 

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

 

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

 

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council