People Data Analyst

About the Company

Go-Ahead Group is a leading international public transport operator providing bus and rail services across the UK and internationally. We play an important role in connecting communities and helping people travel safely and sustainably every day.

About the Role

Location: Newcastle

FTC to December 2027

Reporting to: People Systems & Insights Lead

The Role: Go-Ahead Group is seeking a People Data Analyst to support the improvement, cleansing and assurance of people data across Group and Operating Companies. Reporting to the People Systems & Insights Lead, this role will help ensure people data is accurate, consistent and ready for HCM implementation, while supporting reporting, Power BI dashboard development and better use of insight across the business.

Responsibilities

• People Data Quality, Cleansing & Assurance
• Support the development of clean, consistent and reliable people data across Group and Operating Companies, identifying gaps, duplicates and data quality issues.
• Carry out regular data validation, reconciliation and cleansing activity to support HCM readiness, reporting accuracy, audit requirements and improved data confidence.
• Work with Operating Company People Leads and People Services colleagues to resolve data issues at source and promote consistent data standards.
• Maintain clear data trackers, issue logs and action plans, escalating risks, dependencies and unresolved data quality concerns where needed.
• HCM Implementation Data Preparation
• Support data preparation for HCM implementation, including data mapping, cleansing, formatting, testing, validation, migration checks and documentation of repeatable processes.
• Reporting, Dashboards & Insight
• Prepare accurate regular and ad-hoc people reports, support Power BI dashboard development, use Excel to analyse data and translate outputs into clear commentary and visual summaries.
• Stakeholder Support & Continuous Improvement
• Act as a practical point of contact for people data and reporting queries, identify opportunities to simplify processes and handle sensitive people data professionally and securely.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people, payroll, workforce or operational data in a reporting, analyst, HRIS or shared services environment.

Required Skills

• Advanced Excel capability, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data validation, cleansing, reconciliation and confident handling of large datasets.
• Experience producing accurate reports, management information or dashboards for operational and/or senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting system implementation, data migration, HCM readiness, HR system optimisation or data preparation activity.
• Power BI experience is desirable, alongside an understanding of data mapping, data migration, system testing, data governance or reporting controls.

Preferred Skills

• Highly accurate, methodical and detail-focused, with strong analytical curiosity, a practical delivery mindset, collaborative approach and professional discretion when handling confidential people data.

Pay range and compensation package

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, financial, and emotional support.
• Flexible working to balance your needs.
• 25 days holiday, pension, life Assurance travel pass, buy and sell holiday up to 5 days, Discount platform.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce where all our people feel valued, supported and able to succeed. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): age, race, religion or belief, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, caregiving responsibilities or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. We will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. If you require adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at tom.white@go-ahead.com.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Apply today and start a rewarding career with Go-Ahead Group - keeping our communities moving. Please send your cv to Tom.white@go-ahead.com.