People Analytics Manager

People Analytics Manager

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow - Onsite, hybrid

Salary from £69,000 + car allowance, bonus & other excellent benefits

Closing date: 27th of November

Help us create a better future, quicker

The People Analytics Manager will lead on the development and delivery of ScottishPower’s People Analytics Strategy and drive forward the change from traditional ways of working, where People Analytics has been task-oriented, to one where People Analytics is a key driver of projects and is a strategic unit within People.

What you'll be doing

Develop a people analytics strategy for the People function, identifying opportunities for analytics and insights to add value to the SP business

Define and implement a long-term roadmap for people analytics within People, using influencing skills to gain commitment from senior leaders and wider People function

Lead analytics projects, or project workstreams, identifying the most appropriate use of analytics and insights to achieve project objectives

Undertake analysis, provide insights and make recommendations that will enable business leaders to make long-term strategic decisions (e.g. workforce planning, cost savings, process analysis, service improvements)

Establish People Analytics as a centre of excellence and reputable point of contact for the delivery of solutions to business, strategic and operational challenges as well as for guidance, advice and effective resolution to all data and analytics issues

Identify opportunities to improve process, technology and reporting and work with consultancy resources and People systems team to automate completed pieces of work

Develop a framework and processes which facilitate appropriate governance on analytics projects across the People function

Act as a subject matter expert within data analytics, coaching and supporting colleagues across the function to ensure delivery of People Analytics strategy as well as business-as-usual activity

Build and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders across People, understanding their deliverables to establish where the People Analytics team can help and support achievement of their goals

Be an advocate of rigour and discipline in ways of working with data, developing single source of the truth/data repository and streamlined dataflows.

What you'll bring

Graduate in a STEM field

Strong commercial awareness

Practical experience of working research and applying the scientific method in either an academic or industrial/business environment

Solid understanding in the foundations of Data Science (statistics and coding)

Solid understanding of financial accounting and commercial drivers

Track record of effective stakeholder engagement and management, with the ability to positively influence

Data storytelling – able to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing and present information effectively and meaningfully, taking account of the audience

Ability to challenge the status quo and think differently

Ability to manage competing priorities using sound judgement to determine practical options and solutions

Capability to manage and influence challenging discussions / situations at all levels

Work across the entire People function, identifying gaps or opportunities for People analytics to enhance the service delivered by People

Provide direction and coaching across the People function dealing with complex issues and conflicting priorities whilst developing their ability to see connections and manage risks

Contingency planning at short notice to assess and deliver key activities as and when they arise

Problem solving across broad range of People Analytics activities

Minimum Criteria

Educated to degree level in a STEM or related area

Proficiency in Power BI and Power Query

Working knowledge of Excel

Experience with enterprise BI tools such as MicroStrategy

Strong ability to translate data into compelling insights and narratives

Project management experience, with a strong performance ethos and a track record of driving and delivering projects and initiatives

Solid understanding in the foundations of Data Science

While practical experience of People Analytics is not mandatory, must have an interest and be willing to learn

Practical experience of financial accounting

Practical experience of research

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving and charity matched funding

Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowNovember-27-2025

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