People Analytics Analyst

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The People Analytics Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team.  This role will be responsible for providing accurate and secure people data to inform business decisions, while developing reports, dashboards, and metrics using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to support data-driven human capital strategies. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Building queries using PeopleSoft, Business Objects, and other databases to extract results for various clients
• Consulting with stakeholders to address data needs and providing ad hoc assistance for general and intermediate-level data requests
• Extracting, cleaning, and transforming data from various sources for effective data management, reporting, and auditing
• Monitoring the performance and effectiveness of reporting products, troubleshooting issues, and optimising for speed and efficiency
• Building data visualisations and performing exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights for leadership

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate report and query building experience, with proficiency in Power BI, Tableau and SQL for data visualisation, modeling, and analysis
• Possess systems data extraction experience, preferably with PeopleSoft or Business Objects
• Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with people at all organisational levels

And have:

• Experience managing data; human resources data experience, preferably
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.  #LI-VW1 #MidSenior