Reporting and Information Analyst

Permanent and Fixed Term positions available.

The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 13,000 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.

The HR Reporting and Information Analysts will join our HR Systems and Analysis team to deliver management information and analysis from the University's HR information systems to senior managers, departments, and other stakeholders across the University.

You will support the delivery of the University's exciting HR Transformation Programme as well as other HR systems projects within the Business Systems Ecosystem. The programme will replace our current HR and Payroll system which will enhance our HR data and reporting capabilities.

The Role:

As the HR Reporting and Information Analyst at Cambridge you will be:

• Developing new reports using tools such as Cognos, PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric and Excel, by receiving requirements and querying operational and business performance data, building queries and formatting output so it is suitable for a non-specialist audience.
• Supporting data quality enhancement by analysing existing data and either correcting erroneous data or flagging it for correction.
• Specifying new data extracts from live systems and working with University Information Services (UIS) staff to deliver the new extracts.

About you:

In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:

• A customer focused approach to service delivery
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - such as when experiencing difficulty in finding the best technical approach to a report.

Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;

• Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays)

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;

• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);

• An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;

• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;

• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 14th June 2026

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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