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Job Specification

HR Data and MI Lead

East Midlands Combined County Authority
£45,529.00 - £50,908.00 Per Year Full-time Permanent

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

HR Data & MI Lead

Salary: £45,529 to £50,908 per annum

Grade: F16

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: HR Operations & Services Partner

Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of two days per week at EMCCA HQ in Chesterfield

Directorate: Resources

Closing date: 13 October 2026

Proposed interview date: Week commencing 26 October 2026

 

The successful candidate will normally be appointed at the minimum point of the salary band, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

About EMCCA

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) brings partners together to help make the East Midlands more prosperous, sustainable and fairer. We are an evolving organisation, moving our focus towards delivery against our Corporate Plan and building the people, systems and capability needed to turn our ambitions into results. This makes it an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a developing organisation, shape how we work and help deliver meaningful outcomes for our region.

About the role

As HR Data & MI Lead, you will work with the HR Operations & Services Partner to build and take ownership of our workforce data, management information and people analytics. You will develop clear dashboards and reporting that help leaders and colleagues understand what is happening across our workforce, identify trends and make evidence-based decisions.

This is not simply a reporting role. You will help establish a strong and trusted approach to HR data, bringing together accurate information, meaningful analysis and clear narrative. Your work will support operational decisions, workforce planning, corporate priorities and statutory reporting.

You will also have a supporting role in the effective use and improvement of HR systems because reliable systems and data flows underpin good MI.

What you'll be doing

·    Lead the design and development of HR dashboards and management information, using tools such as Power BI.

·    Analyse workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities and turn these into clear, useful insight.

·    Produce regular and ad hoc reporting to support operational decisions, workforce planning, corporate priorities and statutory requirements.

·    Present complex information through accessible visuals, concise narrative and evidence-based recommendations.

·    Lead HR data quality and assurance activity, including validation, reconciliation, audits and data cleansing.

·    Ensure workforce data is handled securely and in line with data protection, governance and audit requirements.

·    Support the improvement of HR systems, reporting structures, data flows and integrations where these affect the quality or accessibility of MI.

·    Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement and work collaboratively with HR, IT, Finance, system providers and other partners.

What you'll bring

·    Strong analytical skills and experience of interpreting complex workforce or people data.

·    Experience designing dashboards and presenting management information clearly, ideally using Power BI.

·    The ability to turn data into meaningful narrative, insight and practical recommendations for different audiences.

·    An understanding of HR processes such as recruitment, absence, performance and payroll interfaces.

·    Experience of data quality, governance and compliance, with strong attention to detail.

·    Working knowledge of HR systems and digital processes, together with the ability to collaborate on system improvements.

·    A degree or equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience demonstrating the level of capability required for the role.

 

Our values

Our values shape our culture and how we work with each other, our partners and the communities we serve.

Lifting our region

We always put the long-term prosperity of the East Midlands region and its people first when carrying our roles and achieving strategic outcomes

Working together

We always challenge each other to be exceptional, embracing collaboration and acting to lift rather than win, working as one team

Making an impact

We always make decisions that are evidence led and which strengthen our region systemically. We hold ourselves to account for our actions

Being human

We always take pride in who we are and the diversity we bring, communicating authentically and showing genuine interest in one another

Join us

If you are motivated by using workforce data and insight to improve decisions, strengthen services and support organisational delivery, we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: 13 October 2026  |  Proposed interviews: Week commencing 26 October 2026

  • Up to 10 days paid leave in a 12-month period for caring responsibilities
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • A hybrid work model with remote working opportunities
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Maternity, Paternity, IVF, Adopters and Foster Carers support
  • Discount scheme
  • Car Benefit Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 30 days holiday (plus 2 with continuous service) + bank holidays + your birthday (up to five extra days through salary sacrifice)
  • Costco Membership
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Professional Membership Scheme
  • Car Parking Discounts
  • Car Sharing Scheme

Personal Information

Person Information

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Application Questions

Are you a resident in the EMCCA region (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire)
Are you happy with a hybrid working arrangement? (2 days approx. in the office)
Describe a workforce dashboard or management information product you have personally developed and explain how it supported business decision-making.
What is your current salary?

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