Data Analyst

Data Analyst
6 month Fixed Term Contract
Full time 37.5 hours per week, Hybrid working pattern

Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride!

As Data Analyst you will high-quality data analysis, insight, and reporting that supports data-driven decision-making across Group 1 Automotive UK. The Data Analyst will play a key role in the development and delivery of meaningful MI and dashboards, ensuring the accuracy of data from people systems and integrations. This role will also contribute to the continuous improvement of HR Shared Services processes, supporting both operational and strategic initiatives.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

Review and improve existing HR data reports to ensure clarity, relevance, and alignment with business needs, addressing any reporting gaps.

Develop and propose a comprehensive reporting suite that enables ongoing performance tracking and supports greater self-service capabilities for stakeholders.

Collect, consolidate, and analyse data from various sources to produce insightful dashboards, reports, and monthly scorecards for business leaders.

Monitor data integrity across HR systems (e.g., Cintra), identifying discrepancies and driving corrective actions.

Oversee data flows and system integrations, investigating and resolving errors while identifying root causes and recommending improvements.

Build and manage relationships with third-party data providers and system vendors to support seamless data integration and reporting.

Support the design and implementation of a structured process for receiving and managing MI and insight requests across the HR function.

Contribute to the development and tracking of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for reporting deliverables, ensuring timely response to business needs.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required

• Proven experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally within an HR or corporate services environment.
• Strong technical skills with tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other data visualisation/reporting platforms.
• Experience working with HR and payroll systems such as Cintra is advantageous.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring others is beneficial but not essential.

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all that we do.

• Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.