Commercially focused HR MI and Data Analysts have been in short supply and high demand recently, as employers recognise the results these staff can bring to the bottom line.
Employers looking to hire an MI, Data or HR Analyst will typically value technical expertise more so than generalist experience.
To be successful in the role you will need to be extremely comfortable with HR systems as well as managing and reporting on large volumes of data, particularly in Excel and Access.
Additionally, employers look for strong communicators, comfortable with not only analytics but being able to present these to a range of stakeholders to guide business critical decisions.
“The best HR analysts can come from a range of backgrounds, however we find those who can communicate and engage with the business are those being snapped most quickly by the best employers as well as those receiving premium salaries,” says Elliot Jackson, Head of HR Recruitment at Robert Walters.
Employers looking to hire an MI, Data or HR Analyst will typically value technical expertise more so than generalist experience.
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