HR Data and Reporting Analyst

Job summary

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to turn complex people data into meaningful insight, delivering accurate reporting and analysis that supports better decision-making across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in workforce planning, people metrics, data quality, and HR reporting, helping leaders understand trends, make informed decisions, and shape a positive employee experience. Through your work, you’ll provide valuable insights that influence organisational planning, support strategic people initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across our HR function, shaping work that genuinely improves people’s financial wellbeing.

You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access.

Job description

The HR Data and Reporting Analyst will report directly to Senior Data Analyst and System Lead and will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the integrity, accuracy and quality of HR data, investigating and resolving data issues and supporting continuous improvement in data processes.
• Working with HR data from multiple sources to validate, reconcile, cleanse and maintain accurate workforce information for operational and reporting purposes.
• Supporting the maintenance of workforce data within HR systems, including data updates, audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Producing accurate regular and ad-hoc HR reports, dashboards and people metrics to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Collaborating across HR and the wider business to understand requirements, resolve data issues, improve data processes, and enhance the organisation’s use of workforce information.
• Analysing workforce data and trends, identifying meaningful insights and supporting workforce planning and people initiatives.
• Translating complex workforce data into clear, actionable information for HR colleagues and wider stakeholders.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong experience working with HR data and systems, with a good understanding of how data is captured, maintained and used across HR processes.
• Strong Excel and data manipulation skills, with practical experience cleaning, matching, validating and reconciling large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy, with an investigative approach and natural curiosity when identifying and resolving issues.
• Experience of working with data from multiple sources and translating workforce data into meaningful analysis, trends and actionable insight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain data and technical issues clearly to non-technical colleagues.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools, with Power Query and Power BI being highly desirable.

Benefits

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%)
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance
• EAP Assist & Life
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Recognition scheme
• Retail discounts portal

Flexible Working

We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.

This role is initially being offered on a fixed-term contract. There is potential for the position to become permanent, subject to organisational requirements and performance.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Our Recruitment Process

We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:

Step 1: CV Submission

Applications open: 28th October 2026 I Closing date: 11th November 2026

• Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications.

Step 2: Telephone Interview

• Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role.

Step 3: Final Stage Interview

Scheduled for: 23rd November 2026 – 24th November 2026
(Dates subject to change)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams.

Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three.

The interview will include a pre-set task and competency‑based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role.

Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

About Us

MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.

Our values guide how we work together:

• Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
• Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
• Transforming – creating impact that truly matters

We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Career Development

We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.

Important Information About Applying

• Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites.
• MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.

If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact [email removed]. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.

Job Reference: MaPS01367

Close Date: 11/11/2026

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requiremen