HRIS & Analytics Manager - Support Functions

Lead the HRIS management and analytics for the People Team.

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

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Overview

Lead the HRIS management and analytics for the People Team.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience in Workday reporting, dashboards, and analytics tools - Workday certifications in Reporting, HCM, or other relevant modules beneficial but not essential.
  • Experience managing system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Advanced skills in HRIS administration, data analysis, reporting, and visualisation.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and best practices.
  • Experience in a global HR environment with complex reporting needs.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Strong team player capable of building effective relationships across multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – to build relationships, provide appropriate challenge and to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • Strong customer focus and service delivery ethos.
  • Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment.
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

HRIS Management (Workday Focus):

  • Serve as the People Team’s HRIS Workday expert/Super-User, liaising with the Digital team to ensure optimal configuration, functionality, and integration with other business systems.
  • Manage security and access control within Workday, ensuring compliance with company policies and data privacy regulations.
  • Support system testing and validation of new Workday features, including modules related to Core HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, Learning, and other HR functions.

People Team Reporting & Analytics

  • Own all People reporting and analytics, developing dashboards and reports that provide actionable workforce insights.
  • Create a dashboard and standard and ad hoc reports related to headcount, turnover, diversity, compensation, performance, and other HR metrics.
  • Partner with People team and business leaders to identify data trends, forecast workforce needs, and support strategic People initiatives.
  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing audit processes and validating People data.
  • Support compliance and regulatory reporting requirements

Process Improvement & Strategy

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Workday functionality and reporting efficiency.
  • Stay current with Workday updates, HR technology trends, and best practices to recommend innovative solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize People team processes through automation and system enhancements.

Person Specification

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience in Workday reporting, dashboards, and analytics tools - Workday certifications in Reporting, HCM, or other relevant modules beneficial but not essential.
  • Experience managing system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Advanced skills in HRIS administration, data analysis, reporting, and visualisation
  • Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and best practices.
  • Experience in a global HR environment with complex reporting needs.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Strong team player capable of building effective relationships across multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – to build relationships, provide appropriate challenge and to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
  • Strong customer focus and service delivery ethos
  • Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Closing Date:

2025-05-15

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with Workday and its functionality? The interviewer is assessing your familiarity and expertise with the specific HRIS tool used. Share specific examples of your experience with Workday, including reporting and analytics.
How do you ensure data integrity in reporting and analytics? This question evaluates your understanding of data quality and compliance. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you improved a HR process through technology. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize multiple tasks and projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you collaborated with different departments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to stay current with HR technology trends? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to navigate ambiguity in your work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you educate stakeholders on complex HR data? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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