HR Analyst
Food Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 17th November 2024
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Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.
Travel within the UK will be required on an occasional basis, possibly with overnight stays.
About the job
Job summary
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure that it is what it says it is, and that it’s increasingly healthy and more sustainable. As we look to deliver this sprawling remit, we’re always looking to make sure we’re best supporting our workforce.
We’re looking for an HR Data Analyst who can help us make the most of our people data, drawing out insights that will enable us to better support our colleagues across the organisation as they deliver the work that ensures consumers across the country have access to ‘food you can trust’.
Job description
You’ll develop, produce and analyse data, presenting information to senior leaders in a clear and accessible way that will help us find meaningful ways to improve our employee experience. Your data will influence initiatives, policies and procedures across the FSA, and you’ll touch on a wide array of areas, from diversity and inclusion to strategic workforce planning.
You’ll collaborate with a range of internal stakeholders and represent a voice of leadership around our people data undertakings.
If you’re a talented interpreter of data who enjoys uncovering valuable insights, this role offers the chance to have a real impact on the way the FSA works. Apply today to join us as our HR Data Analyst.
Working pattern guidance
If applying as a job share partnership, you should both complete separate application forms on Civil Service Jobs but should make it clear that you are applying as job sharers. Further details on job sharing can be found here JSF – What is the recruitment process for job sharers? , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
Applicants who wish to work compressed hours are welcome to apply - however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Person specification
Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Membership, or eligibility to achieve membership, of the Government Statistical Group (GSG).
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Selection process details
Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack.
Application and shortlisting
You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role.
You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential and desirable criteria. (Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie between candidates).
Essential criteria
Experience
- Lead criteria: Demonstrable experience of working as a Human Resources (HR) analyst to determine business requirements, identify and implement the best data analysis approaches and delivery methods to bring together different data sources.
- Proven ability to analyse, interpret and present complex people data insights in an engaging and effective way to different audiences, taking account of the people agenda.
- Experience of working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to define user needs and deliver products that are fit for purpose.
- Proven experience of using data outcomes to assist in optimising business services and drive decision making on service improvements.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and experience of working with Power BI and other MI software, with substantial experience of data manipulation and cleansing, working with a range of datasets and data types and creating new datasets where required to meet customer needs.
Technical
- Membership, or eligibility to achieve membership, of the Government Statistical Group (GSG).
To be eligible to join the GSG you need to have certain qualifications or experience. If your application is successful, you will then need to pass something called a “badging exercise”. This involves undertaking a GSS online test and GSG Technical assessment.
Please follow the link below to ascertain whether you will be eligible for membership – you will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet these requirements in your application.
Joining the GSS and GSG – Government Analysis Function
Desirable criteria
Experience
- Some line management and team leadership experience.
- Experience of creating reports and dashboards in Workday.
(Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie between candidates).
Lead Criteria An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria.
In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise.
Interview
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final interview in which we will assess you against the following Experience requirements of the role.
Experience
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex people data insights in an engaging and effective way to different audiences, taking account of the people agenda. (Assessed via assessment exercise – please see below)
- Demonstrable experience of working as a Human Resources (HR) analyst to determine business requirements, identify and implement the best data analysis approaches and delivery methods to bring together different data sources.
- Experience of working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to define user needs and deliver products that are fit for purpose.
- Experience of using data outcomes to assist in optimising business services and drive decision making on service improvements.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and experience of working with Power BI and other MI software, with substantial experience of data manipulation and cleansing, working with a range of datasets and data types and creating new datasets where required to meet customer needs.
Assessment exercise
As part of the interview process, you will be asked to undertake a briefing exercise which you will need to prepare for prior to interview. Further information will be provided to you on the invitation to interview email.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Expected Timeline
Advert closes: 17 November 2024 (23:55)
Sift: Expected to take place during week commencing 18 November 2024
Final panel interview: Expected to take place during week commencing 2 December 2024
Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application).
Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.
Childcare Vouchers
Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.
Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reserve List
A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made.
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that the FSA does not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Nicola Elliston
- Email : nicola.elliston@food.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk
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