Data analyst

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of ideas and people. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking possibilities for future success. 

From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients, helping them to turning their ideas into reality and getting the best from - and for - their people.

Our people are not only exceptional at what they do, they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm they’re proud to be part of. This stems from our firm culture and our ethos of bravery and kindness. That ethos runs through everything we do, from our approach to recruitment, business practices, and DEI activities to the day-to-day environment in our office and our relationships with clients.

With an internationally minded team of more than 700 working across key areas of law – plus strategic partnerships around the world – we’ve got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients’ businesses to thrive. Whether it is providing global employment law advice, managing a global IP portfolio or piecing together a multijurisdictional corporate transaction, we are able to have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

The Employment team is one of the leading employment law practices in the UK and consistently top ranked by independent legal directories, we have more recognised experts in employment than any other UK firm. With over 180 lawyers, Lewis Silkin’s employment and immigration team offers an unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the world’s leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally.  Sitting within this division is Worksphere, a client facing practice that provides HR and Reward Consultancy and Employment Law Training.

Our HR and Reward Consultancy and Pay Reporting practices have experienced significant growth, working with numerous large national and international employers across the UK and Ireland. We provide comprehensive support for all aspects of pay gap reporting and assist multinational employers with projects related to the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Our HR Consultancy practice  is supporting clients with comprehensive services in the people and culture arena, include providing culture reviews, which incorporate diagnostic activities where result analysis is crucial. 

About the role

This new position will play a pivotal role in developing key client offerings in pay equity analysis and HR and Reward Consultancy services, supporting our continued growth and establishing our firm as a differentiated leader in the field.

• Collaborate with the software development team to translate an Excel-based model into a detailed dashboard within Power BI.
• Work with clients to receive compensation data and standardise it into a consistent format.
• Partner with Reward Consultants to analyse pay gap results and draft reports highlighting key areas for action.
• Provide support for client needs related to preparations for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Assist in analysing results from surveys and create visual representations of key findings
• Offer ad hoc support on data analysis and visual presentation of findings.
• Participate in client meetings, ranging from initial briefings and detailed needs gathering to the presentation of reports.
• Engage in events and marketing activities as appropriate opportunities arise.

About you

You will have a professional manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have previous experience working within an office. You’ll have a flexible nature and will enjoy working within a fast-paced team, and will be highly organised. You’ll also possess strong numeracy and attention to detail skills, which will be key within this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about being a team player, who is keen to support others.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven experience in data analysis, preferably within HR, compensation, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and data manipulation.
• Experience of statistical modelling and regression analysis
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience in working with large datasets and standardising data formats.
• Experience in drafting reports and presenting findings
• Knowledge of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and pay gap reporting requirements is advantageous
• Able to deliver a high level of accuracy in work 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A proactive and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Able to adapt to changing client needs and project requirements
• Commitment to continuous learning and development

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you’d like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence (recruitment@lewissilkin.com).