HR Data Lead (12-Month Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in office)
Type: Fixed Term Contract | Full-Time
Reports to: HRIS Manager
Overview
We are seeking an experienced HR Data Lead to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the implementation and rollout of a new HRIS/HR SaaS platform as part of a strategic HR transformation.
This is a strategic and hands-on position, responsible for leading all aspects of HR data management throughout the project lifecycle-from data discovery and migration to post-implementation optimisation. The HR Data Lead will ensure the integrity, quality, and compliance of HR data while enabling accurate reporting and analytics to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Data Strategy & Planning
- Define and implement the HR data strategy to support HRIS delivery and related projects.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and vendor teams to align data requirements with system capabilities and business needs.
- Develop data models, mapping documentation, and migration plans for legacy-to-new system transition.
Data Migration & Integration
- Lead the end-to-end data migration process, including extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, and loading.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across HR modules such as Core HR, Payroll, and Talent.
- Coordinate with technical teams to manage integrations with other enterprise systems.
Data Quality & Governance
- Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, including ownership, stewardship, and quality controls.
- Define and monitor data quality KPIs, addressing issues and driving continuous improvement.
- Ensure full compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) and internal data security standards.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Partner with HR functional leads to understand data requirements and business processes.
- Act as the liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors to ensure all data-related deliverables are met.
- Provide training and guidance to HR teams on data standards, processes, and reporting.
Reporting & Analytics Enablement
- Support the design and delivery of reporting and analytics capabilities within the new HRIS.
- Ensure data structures support workforce planning, diversity metrics, and operational reporting.
- Collaborate with BI teams to enable dashboards and data-driven insights aligned with business goals.
Skills & Experience Required
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong understanding of HR data structures, relational databases, and ETL processes.
- Experience with major HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM.
- Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualisation/reporting tools such as Power BI.
Data Governance & Compliance
- In-depth knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR) and HR data security best practices.
- Proven ability to establish and manage data governance frameworks within complex organisations.
Project Delivery & Change Readiness
- Experience working on large-scale HR transformation or system implementation projects.
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across HR, IT, and vendor teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical data concepts into business language.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Analytical and proactive approach to identifying and resolving data issues.
- Commitment to driving data quality, efficiency, and process improvement.
Personal Attributes
- Inspires confidence and builds trust with stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Enthusiastic and adaptable, with a collaborative and consultative mindset.
- Professional, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.
Contract Details & Benefits
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working – minimum of two days per week in the London office
- Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm (flexibility required)
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, gym subsidy, lifestyle discounts, and more.
