About the job
Summary
Do you have a real passion for conducting analysis, developing hypothesis, building models, providing insight and presenting analytics. Are you curious to see the big picture, linking data, people, issues with innovation and creativity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Analytics Analyst to join the People, Engagement and Communications Division. As a member of the Workforce Planning and People Insights Team, you will work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to support the development of sophisticated people analytics to provide insight and enable data driven business decisions.
The team provides data-based evidence and insight across Dstl regarding long-term future workforce trends, medium and short-term workforce plans and the experience and dynamics of our workforce today. These outputs ensure our people plans, policies and processes are data driven and evidence based, employing horizon scanning, expert forecasting, workforce planning, and people analytics using qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
People analytics continues to grow in importance for PEC Division and as the profession moves towards utilising evidence in its different forms, and builds its capability in appreciating the value and implications of data, it is important that a clearly articulated evidence base can be accessed and utilised by HR professionals of all seniorities and capabilities.
Job description
In this role you will:
Support the Lead with developing hypothesis, building data models using advanced analytical techniques, machine learning, text analytics and models to provide insight
Support the Lead to develop a comprehensive future proof strategic workforce and talent management plan aligned with the People strategy
Develop MI Tools, Products and Techniques that further mature the analytics capability.
Enhance and apply data science techniques to provide insights in People Data.
Outline, explain and educate users where needed on the variations of human behaviour and personality, and its exhibition in the work setting.
Conduct statistical analysis on bespoke questions to provide deeper understanding from experiences across the employee lifecycle
Manipulate and analyse large volumes of information using appropriate tools and methods to verify data quality and use robust problem-solving abilities
Complete Quantitative and Qualitative analysis
Work in partnership with the HR Business Partners to deliver products based on user needs, carry out adhoc deep dive requests and complete returns to external partners
Work in partnership with Finance colleagues and wider HR team to provide comprehensive workforce analysis that triangulates workforce information, finance and resourcing activity data to inform recruitment and retention activity
Support the Workforce Planning and People Analytics Lead by identifying insights and recommendations in a manner that is easily understood and aids data driven decision-making
Support the Workforce Planning and People Analytics Lead with the delivery of the People Data pack and insight for Executive, Board and Senior Leadership Team
Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who has:
A firm knowledge and experience of data analysis, dissemination and presentation best practice
Experience and understanding of Workforce planning.
Strong analysis skills with competency in Data science techniques using R/Python
Strong Technical ability to apply data science techniques
Developed tools and models that support insight and can explain in a clear and concise manner.
Proven ability to visualise information in a clean and concise manner
Excellent relationship, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Good understanding of finance data and an ability to blend this with people data
Good communication skills
Good team working skills, with an ability to work autonomously, with pace and with attention to detail
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
We'll provide a great range of benefits including;
Flexible working
Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay
Chartership and accreditation support
Pension
Generous annual leave
A competitive salary
Excellent learning and development
Onsite gyms and restaurants
Staff discounts for high street and online shopping, restaurants and days out.
Our Diversity Networks
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work.
These include the following;
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Network
- Faith and Culture Network
- Parents and Carer Support Network
- Alternative Working Network
- Gender Equality Network
- New Starters Network
- Enabled Network
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If you are applying for this position as a Job Share please indicate if you have a partner who is also applying for this vacancy and if you are successful but they are not if you would still consider the role.
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Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Sift will take place week commencing 14th September 2020, with interviews taking place week commencing 28th September 2020.
Please be aware that due to the current nationwide restrictions on travel and public gatherings and to ensure your safety, these interviews will likely be taking place through telephone interview. Should this change we will notify candidates who are selected for interview.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to our status as a Reserve Post organisation, Dstl vacancies are open to candidates who only hold UK nationality.
If you hold Dual Nationality, i.e. have the right to abode, have citizenship or hold a passport/national identity card for another country outside the UK you will not be eligible for this role.
Important Information
The security of our work means that only UK nationals who have also resided in the UK for the last 5 years (10 years for certain roles) can be considered. Some roles will require Developed Vetting (DV). Unfortunately dual nationals cannot be considered.
Equal Opportunities
At Dstl we are committed to inclusivity and diversity within our workforce. During the application process we collect information to help us monitor this. It helps us better-understand our incoming workforce, as well as highlighting areas of improvement.
The information we request will not be used to make a decision about your application - no applicant or employee will ever be seen as more or less favourable based on disability, gender, martial or civil partnership status, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion/belief.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Helen Smith
Email : hsmith@dstl.gov.uk
Telephone : 01980956232
Recruitment team :
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
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