Workforce Data Analyst

University of the West of Scotland – People & Wellbeing

The University is seeking a highly motivated Workforce Data Analyst to support its strategic workforce planning through the development and delivery of insightful, data-driven analytics. This temporary role will be instrumental in extracting, validating, and analysing workforce data to produce accurate statistical reports and dynamic dashboards for both internal and external stakeholders. A key focus will be ensuring the integrity of data used in statutory reporting, helping to drive informed decision-making across HR and Payroll functions.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong technical expertise, particularly in the use of the iTrent payroll system, and a proven ability to maintain high standards of data quality and accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring robust quantitative analysis skills and a proactive approach to identifying trends and opportunities. Experience working collaboratively within a team environment is essential, along with a commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Alongside a positive, problem-solving attitude, the successful candidate should have the following: 

• A degree or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computing, Economics, or similar)
• Experience working with large datasets
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Qlik, Power BI, Tableau)
• Specialist experience demonstrating sustained development in a series of increasingly demanding work roles in a similar or related area of responsibility.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills and proven experience of ensuring data quality and accuracy 

About us

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes: 

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme  
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.