Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Workforce Analyst

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

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The Role:

This is an exciting time to join the team as we transform the way we deliver HR services across the council. Our Workforce Service is seeking a Workforce Analyst to support the drive for an evidenced-based approach to practice and a move to support strategic workforce planning across the council.

You will play a vital role in supporting data-driven decision making by providing valuable insights to the Workforce function.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Your primary function will be collecting, analysing and interpreting HR data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improving HR processes and initiatives.
Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports for stakeholders
Work with stakeholders across the organisation to understand data needs and produce customised reports and analytics
Keep up to date with HR trends, benchmarks and best practice to enhance analytics capability

About us

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And thats where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Councils diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information onwhy work for us

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,699 to £36,363 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0029-0000025818

Job locations

Civic Centre

Glebe Street

Stoke

Staffordshire

ST4 1HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

You will play a vital role in supporting data-driven decision making and providing valuable insights to the Workforce function. Your primary function will be on collecting, analysing and interpreting HR data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improving HR processes and initiatives.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. To collect, monitor and analyse HR data from various sources including employee surveys, performance evaluations and other relevant systems.

2.To validate HR data to ensure accuracy, consistency and data integrity and to identify data anomalies, outliers and data quality issues, taking corrective actions as necessary.

3.To use data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns and insights relating to HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

4.To develop and maintain HR dashboards, reports and presentations to effectively communicate HR data and insights to stakeholders.

5.To conduct statistical analysis and predictive modelling to support HR initiatives and identify potential risks or opportunities.

6.To collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop customised reports and analytics to meet their needs.

7.To deal with requests for HR information and create ad hoc reports as required.

8.To provide HR data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making and drive HR initiatives.

9.To stay updated with HR trends, benchmarks and best practice to enhance HR data analysis capabilities.

10.To participate in HR projects and initiatives related to data analytics, including HR system implementation, process improvements and automation.

11.To maintain data privacy and confidentiality standards in handing sensitive HR data.

12.To collaborate with IT or external companies to optimise HR data management systems and ensure data accuracy and accessibility.

13.To support HR data requirements for regulatory reporting, audits and compliance purposes.

14.To provide training and guidance to workforce colleagues on data analysis tools and techniques.

15.To continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in HR data analysis.

16.To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.