Data Analyst

Job Title Data Analyst

Division Corporate

Location Bangalore

Onsite/Hybrid

Purpose of Role: As a Data Analyst working in the Payroll Transformation workstream for Performance Excellence, you will play a vital role in collecting, processing and analysing data to ensure that the source data from Workday, Weir’s HRIS platform, matches that of the payroll platforms. Identifying any mismatches in data to the project team and investigating what the correct data should be, advising the stakeholder owner of the platform with incorrect data so as to align the systems. Documenting and driving end change where required. You will collaborate with the Payroll Transformation Team, various Payroll, Benefit and internal stakeholder teams, and contribute to the effective delivery of transformation initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass various project management activities, transition preparation, delivery and stakeholder interactions.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Alignment: Support the facilitation of ongoing payroll transformation, identifying risks or issues and escalate where required. Project inter-dependencies are aligned and tracked.

Data Collection: Gather data from primary and secondary sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Data Analysis: Analyse data using statistical techniques to identify mis-match errors, patterns, and insights.

Reporting: Create detailed reports and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Data Visualisation: Develop visualisations (e.g., graphs, charts) to present data in an easily understandable format.

Database Management: Maintain and update databases and data systems to ensure data accuracy and availability.

Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend data-driven solutions.

Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of data through regular audits and validation checks.

KPI Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of business initiatives.

Project Coordination: Assist in managing processes by coordinating with the project team, different stakeholder teams and the vendor, ensuring timely delivery.

Data Security: Ensure that data security is followed at all times and meets company standards.

Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and document business requirements.

Automation: Identify opportunities for automation to streamline business processes and reduce manual effort.

Change Management: Support change management activities related to the transformation programme. Collaborate with the project team to develop and execute process change plans, providing input from internal stakeholders where needed.

Stakeholder Communication: Assist in facilitating effective communication between project team members and stakeholders, ensuring that any change in process is documented, approved and understood by the audience. Assist in preparing communication materials, such as presentations and updates, to ensure the timely dissemination of project information.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Highly experienced in data analysis with knowledge of Excel, SQL or Python for data extraction.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Understanding of Payroll and HR processes to a good standard.
• Well organised, both task and action based with a logical process mindset.
• Experience of working in a transformation programme / fast-moving change environment, with the ability to support others in their change delivery.
• Big picture thinking combined with strong problem solving and analytic skills and experience to enable interpretation of data and make informed suggestions.
• Experience of working with cross-functional teams to map complex processes, identifying pain points and bottlenecks.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills to provide interaction with stakeholders and document requirements clearly.
• Good stakeholder management skills at all levels including leading workshops with stakeholders to extract key information.
• Experience of managing complexity, change and having an awareness of the associated technical impacts to the organisation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in analysis and documentation.
• Highly collaborative attitude and team working skills to facilitate expert opinions.
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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