Workforce Analytics & Reporting SpecialistEMBL-EBI • Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom
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Workforce Analytics & Reporting Specialist
EMBL-EBI
- Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom
- Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom
About
Workforce Analytics & Reporting Specialist
to join the HR team at EMBL, and play a central role in transforming how we use data to understand, plan and support our workforce. This is an interesting position for someone who is passionate about turning HR data into meaningful insights, enjoys building high-quality reports and dashboards, and wants to contribute to evidence-based decision-making in a world-leading scientific organisation. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality workforce analytics, reporting and data insights that support strategic and operational decision-making across EMBL. The ideal candidate will partner with various business stakeholders to develop and deliver accurate, efficient, and user-friendly reporting solutions that support business decisions and compliance needs. Because Workday is EMBLs core HR system and primary source of workforce data, strong Workday reporting expertise including Workday Report Developer experience, building Workday simple, advanced and matrix reports as well as Dashboards and Alerts will be essential for the role. Your role Reporting to the Head of HR, you will help us to ensure HR data, reporting and systems are reliable, scalable, user-centred and aligned with EMBLs strategic priorities. Over this 12 month period you will be responsible for: Producing high-quality workforce analytics to support strategic planning and operational decision-making
Providing leaders with clear, actionable insights on workforce trends, talent gaps, engagement, turnover and succession
Strengthening data governance, privacy and ethical use of analytics and AI.
Designing, bu ilding, testing, and maintaining custom reports in Workday (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, BIRT, and dashboards).
Responding to data and insight requests from HR, leadership and scientific units
Ensuring data quality and consistency across workforce datasets
Translating business requirements into scalable reporting solutions.
Maintaining security for reports, ensuring compliance with data governance and privacy policies.
Troubleshooting reporting issues, optimising performance, and providing user support.
Creating calculated fields and configuring Workday report prompts as needed.
Supporting Workday upgrades and new module implementations by validating and updating reports.
Documenting reporting processes, data definitions, and training materials for end users.
You have Strong hands-on experience with HR systems in complex, multi-site environments (Workday highly desirable).
Proven ability to turn complex data into strategic insight for senior leaders.
Advanced Excel skills and strong understanding of data governance and analytics best practice.
A strategic, curious and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo and simplify complexity.
Solid fundamental understanding on the Workday application
In depth understanding of Workday Reporting Functionality, Dashboards, Security, and business processes
Minimum 3 years of experience implementing and or working with Workday HCM
You have a strong expertise in cross functional dependencies in Workday
You might also have Deep functional knowledge of Workday HCM modules, Prism Analytics or Adaptive Planning.
Led at least one end-to-end Workday optimisation or implementation, successfully reconciling multi-site or cross-system data discrepancies.
Advanced proficiency in data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI or Workday Discovery Boards) to create compelling visual narratives beyond standard reporting.
Knowledge of Workday configuration
Knowledge of Workday Studio, EIBs, and reporting tools
Knowledge about Workday Admin Hubs and Dashboards
Why this role matters
This role will shape how EMBL understands, plans for and invests in its people. With strong leadership focus on data and insight, you will have real influence over strategic decisions and the success of our HR modernisation journey. Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information Financial incentives:
depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £278 monthly child allowance of £336 per child. Non resident allowance up to £569
per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Hybrid working arrangements
Private medical insurance
for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off
: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
Relocation package
including installation grant (as applicable)
Campus life:
Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits:
On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Contract duration:
This position is a 12-month contract
Salary:
Monthly salary from £3,303 or 3,695 after tax but excluding class 3 national insurance contributions (17.75 per week) (UK) or €4,031 or €4,580 after tax (Germany).
International applicants:
We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
Diversity and inclusion:
At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
Job location:
Ideally this position will be based at least 3-days per week at either our Hinxton or Heidelberg sites.
How to apply:
To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system before the closing date.
DORA
- EMBL is a signatory of DORA and is committed to hiring and training outstanding research, service, and administrative personnel.
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 09/07/2026.
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Languages
- English
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