People Systems

About Kantar

At Kantar, we go beyond the obvious. We harness intelligence, creativity, and technology to unlock insights that shape the future. As the worlds leading data, insights, and consulting company, we partner with the most influential global brands to understand how people think, feel, shop, share, and actturning this understanding into commercial growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled People Systems & Data Analyst to serve as a key enabler in transforming our employee experience and HR operational effectiveness. This is a strategic role at the intersection of technology, data, and peopleideal for someone who thrives on leveraging enterprise systems like Workday and ServiceNow to drive analytical insights, elevate decision-making, and influence the evolution of our global people technology stack.

You will be a subject matter expert, delivering actionable insights through data, driving digital adoption, and partnering closely with senior HR and business leaders to ensure alignment between systems strategy and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Expertise & Ownership

- Serve as the SME for people platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, and other enterprise HR systems.

- Lead systems enhancement initiatives, drive configuration optimization, and support new functionality rollouts.

Data Analytics & Insights

- Analyze complex people data to identify patterns, trends, and improvement opportunities across the employee lifecycle.

- Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations that enable proactive workforce planning and strategy.

- Translate data findings into compelling, data-backed recommendations for HR Business Partners and leadership.

Project Leadership & Collaboration

- Drive cross-functional initiatives by aligning HR, IT, and business teams on data governance and systems integration.

- Champion best practices in data architecture, integrity, security, and privacy across all HR technology platforms.

Strategic Partnering

- Collaborate with stakeholders to influence decisions on employee experience, process automation, and workforce intelligence.

- Contribute to strategic workforce programs such as engagement, performance, retention, and diversity analytics.

Capability Development

- Mentor junior analysts and foster a culture of data literacy across the People function.

- Continuously improve analysis frameworks, reporting methods, and process automation tools.

Required Skills & Experience

Domain Expertise

- In-depth working knowledge of Workday, ServiceNow, and related HRIS/HRIT platforms.

- Familiarity with system configuration, business process mapping, and API integrations is a strong advantage.

Analytical Rigor

- Proven ability to manage large data sets, perform predictive analytics, and generate high-impact business insights.

- Proficiency with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or SQL preferred.

Strategic Influence

- Ability to influence and guide stakeholders across levels with compelling data narratives and visualizations.

- Experience in benchmarking, organizational design analytics, and HR metrics development.

Leadership & Delivery

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership capabilities.

- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Whats In It For You

At Kantar, we are deeply committed to creating a flexible, inclusive, and high-performance environment. Youll enjoy:

- A flexible and hybrid working culture that supports wellbeing and work-life integration.

- A strong emphasis on continuous learning, innovation, and career growth.

- Inclusive policies and practices that ensure every voice is heard, respected, and empowered.

- Competitive compensation aligned with performance and market benchmarks.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities and foster an environment that prioritizes psychological safety, equity, and inclusive leadership.

About Kantar

With over 30,000 employees globally, Kantar blends deep human understanding with advanced analytics and technology. We help leading organisations unlock the full value of their data to solve their most critical challenges and drive business transformation. Join us and be part of a company where your insight shapes the world.