The Role

Do you have extensive experience in People analytics and data-driven decision making?

We are looking for a Head of HRIS and Data Analysis to join our outstanding People team at London Business School. This role is responsible for the strategic planning, pro-active implementation, and management of our People systems. It is critical in optimizing and enhancing our system infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy, data policy compliance, and providing analytical insights that drive People decisions. The successful applicant for this role will collaborate closely with the Technology Team and Data Protection Office to support People processes and initiatives. 

This role has one direct report. 

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with People Team leaders and Technology Team to develop HRIS strategy and roadmaps and lead implementation of initiatives
• Utilise data analysis tools and techniques to proactively provide insights into trends, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance the HRIS ecosystem and deliver new capabilities to stakeholders
• Provide pro-active functional support issue resolution and the management of HRIS overall resolution response time
• Facilitate enhancing data literacy and key data competencies across the team
• Drive the improvement of data quality, data standards and data processing across the People data domains
• Drive a better understanding and utilization of People data across the School
• Develop and maintain People dashboards and implement key-performance metrics
• As Data Lead for the People Team, and data steward for all People data, ensure all systems, data, processes and functions are compliant with the School’s policies, legislation and any other regulations
• Implement and monitor security measures to protect sensitive People information.
• Alongside the Technology Supplier and Contract Manager, proactively manage HRIS partners and vendors. 

Who we are looking for

• Extensive experience in People analytics and data-driven decision making
• Proficiency with HRIS and data analytics tools (knowledge of iTrent and Business Objects is desirable)
• Experience of developing and using PowerBi
• Strong knowledge of People metrics, KPIs, and reporting best practices
• Strong numeracy skills
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations 
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of HR legislation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

This role closes on Wednesday 6th of December 2023

London Business School