People Analytics Partner - #1718443

BUSINESS FUNCTION: People

GRADE: £50k to £53k per annum / ML2:SB1

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid

LOCATION: Leeds

HOURS: 37 per week

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic business decisions?

Northern is seeking a People Analytics Partner to join our team, working with key stakeholders to understand requirements and support with timely and insightful information which will help drive the right actions to support and improve business performance. In this role, you will work with all People and relevant business functions to identify, source, maintain, and report people data, providing insights and actions that support day to day and strategic decision making across the employee lifecycle. You will lead and deliver a forward-thinking data and analytics strategy aligned with our People team’s business goals, acting as the expert on how data can drive improved business outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Stakeholder Relationships: Build strong relationships across the people leadership team and wider Northern leadership teams to ensure dynamic reporting supports strategic decision making.
• Data Visualisation: Use storytelling techniques and data visualisations such as dashboards to help stakeholders understand and address issues.
• Data and Analytics Strategy: Lead and deliver the data and analytics strategy aligned with People team business goals.
• Team Management: Manage a team to ensure all people data, insight reporting, and audits are delivered to the highest standard.
• Reporting and Analysis: Develop and produce standard and ad hoc reports, templates, dashboards, scorecards, and metrics for the people & strategy function across the whole employee lifecycle.
• Problem Solving: Solve real people problems using our people data, undertaking deep dive activities and challenging our processes until trends are understood and positively influenced.
• Data Identification: Identify where data is lacking and create solutions through existing or future people management processes.
  
  
  

About You

• Proven experience as a data manager in a large, complex organisation, with a relevant degree.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of people data, HR/payroll systems (e.g. SAP, Workday), and the employee lifecycle.
• Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and modelling, with advanced Excel and strong system report writing capabilities.
• Proficient in data visualisation and analytics tools (e.g. Tableau, Alteryx), with an end to end understanding of data processes.
• Analytical, inquisitive, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to integrating new systems and solving complex problems.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
  
  
  

Why Northern?

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B - we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a medical assessment.

No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date, if high volumes of applications are received.