At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Data & Analytics Specialist to join our HR Team on a 24- months fixed term basis.
This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working as part of our HR team and play a key role in transforming workforce and business data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.
Working closely with HR and business stakeholders, you’ll collect, analyse and interpret data from multiple sources, develop impactful dashboards and reports, and help improve processes through data-driven solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys turning complex data into actionable insights while contributing to ongoing systems and process improvements.
What you’ll be doing
- Extract, validate and cleanse HR and business data, maintaining accuracy through audits and quality checks.
- Produce regular and ad hoc reports that support workforce planning, operational performance and business decision-making.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, visualisations and reporting solutions for operational and executive stakeholders.
- Transform, model and analyse data from multiple sources to identify trends, provide insights and improve decision-making.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and deliver data-driven solutions that meet business needs.
- Design and maintain data models while ensuring data integrity, consistency and governance standards are met.
- Support HRIS enhancements, system developments and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), documenting outcomes and resolving issues.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve reporting efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Create and maintain reporting documentation, user guides and knowledge articles to support effective system and report usage.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, data security and confidentiality requirements when handling workforce and business data.
About You
- Previous experience working with large datasets, reporting tools and analytics solutions.
- Knowledge of Power BI.
- Experience using SQL for querying, transforming and analysing data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Complex formulas, Power Query, Power Pivot and VBA Macros.
- Experience working with HRIS or other business systems.
- Knowledge of data governance, GDPR and data security best practices.
- Ability to produce clear documentation, user guides and reporting standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.
The Working Pattern
This role is on a fixed term contract for 24 months.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 – 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00.
Why Sheffield Forgemasters?
Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.
Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
What We Offer
- Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
- A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
- Up to 9% employer pension contribution.
- Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
- All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
- Onsite canteen.
- Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
- Multi-Faith Room.
- Long service award scheme.
- Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
- You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
- Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
- Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
- Referrals and access to Physiotherapy sessions, when required.
- Ear irrigation.
- Flu Vaccinations.
- Blood Pressure management clinics.
- Weight management clinics.
- Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
- Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy’s Man Club.
- Access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach.
- Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
- Financial Wellbeing Sessions – Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
- Chaplain Service.
- Support for ex-military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Equality and Diversity
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Flexible Working
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office-based and remote working.  Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.
Nationality limitations
Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss working for Sheffield Forgemasters or a specific role in more detail, please email Recruitment@sfel.com .
