HRIS & Data Insights Manager

Job Description

Eutopia Search are proud to have been retained to work in partnership with Connells Group based in Milton Keynes looking to recruit a HRIS & Data Insights Manager as they embark on this exciting period of change.

In the position of HRIS & Data Insights Manager you will be responsible for providing leadership and delivery in the areas of HRIS and data insights across the Group. Moving towards using data as the key decision drivers. Key duties to include:

HR Information Systems

We are partnering with PwC in the system implementation of Workday HCM. The deployment will go live in 2026. A key part of this role will be project delivery of the HR modules of Workday.

Provide leadership and direction in the continuous improvement and interconnectivity of the existing HR system ensuring governance in line with legislation including data protection.

Provide leadership and direction to the introduction and enhancement of Workday, processes and business architecture to ensure successful configuration, deployment and performance whilst minimising business disruption.

Lead and manage development activities via a structured project methodology framework, delivering to plan.

Engage in the delivery and regular review of the HR plan and risk controls.

People Analytics

Develop and implement systematic and easily accessible methods for obtaining timely and accurate workforce data and management information encouraging self-service wherever possible.

Produce and interpret timely and meaningful management/ KPI reports, highlighting trends and insights, promoting proactive people management activities.

Define and implement a strategic approach to people analytics for the business, agreeing people metrics/ KPIs with GHRD and other business leaders.

Business Partnering – Build strong support networks across both internal and external stakeholders.

Taking the business on the journey of data and how data can be used for business decisions.

The Profile

Experience of working at a senior HR level in a large, complex organisation, preferably in relevant or comparable industry sectors e.g. Property, Multi-site Retail or Professional Services.

Proven experience leading HRIS development projects and activities, joining systems landscape to enable HR processes and decision-making to function efficiently and effectively.

Experience of leading systems implementation and upgrades from the internal client side.

Comprehensive experience in developing, mapping, analysing, redesigning and implementing continuous data process improvements for risk management, corporate governance, efficiency and good stakeholder service.

Previous experience in HR Data Analytics and using data for business decisions.

Previous leadership/ team management skills are essential and ability to bring out the best in your team.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs.

The Salary

Competitive market base salary and comp package on offer.