Job Description

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Data Analyst - Talent Acquisition

Hybrid

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our Talent Acquisition team on a 6 month contract.

This is a new role within a new team and is a great opportunity to help us build on our data-driven recruitment strategy.

You will be instrumental in enhancing the visibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of hiring across the UK. In addition to developing internal data and reporting, you will provide external market intelligence, including benchmarking, competitor insights, and candidate pipeline analysis, ensuring Safran remains competitive in attracting critical talent.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you - both in and out of work, including:

*Company performance bonus scheme

*Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

*Private medical insurance

*25 days annual leave + bank holidays

*Structured training & opportunities to progress

Your role:

Talent Acquisition Data & Reporting

*Develop Safran's TA reporting suite, including Power BI dashboards covering key recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, cost per hire, pipeline conversion, hiring demand vs capacity), integrating multiple data sources whilst ensuring data governance and consistency

*Provide regular and ad hoc reporting to support TA and HR leadership decision-making

External Market Intelligence & Insights

*Analyse and deliver salary benchmarking data to ensure Safran remains competitive across critical roles and markets

*Provide competitor intelligence, including hiring trends, talent demand, and market activity within the aerospace, defence, and engineering sectors

*Track and analyse candidate pipeline dynamics (availability, skill scarcity, geographic trends)

*Leverage external data sources (market reports, job boards, talent insights platforms) to enrich internal reporting

*Partner with TA and HR leadership to translate external insights into actionable hiring strategies

Business Insights & Stakeholder Reporting

*Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders

*Produce high-quality presentations and executive summaries for leadership reviews and governance forums

*Provide recommendations to optimise recruitment performance and competitiveness

Process Improvement & Automation

*Design and maintain Excel-based trackers and tools, leveraging advanced Excel capabilities (Power Query, formulas, automation)

*Automate manual reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk of error

*Drive continuous improvements

What You'll Bring

Essential

Technical Skills

*Proven experience with Power BI (data modelling, DAX, dashboard design and optimisation)

*Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas; VBA desirable)

*Experience working with HR systems or ATS (Smart Recruiters, SAP Success Factors) preferred

*Experience working with or interpreting external market data sources (e.g. salary surveys, labour market tools, LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Analytical & Business Skills

*Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both internal and external datasets

*Experience delivering salary benchmarking, market analysis, and talent insights

*Ability to translate data into meaningful recommendations influencing both operational and strategic decisions

Soft Skills

*Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

*High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

*Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capability

*Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international environment

Desirable

*Experience in Talent Acquisition, HR analytics

*Exposure to a global, matrixed organisation (industrial, engineering, or aerospace environment advantageous)

*Familiarity with data automation tools (e.g. Power Automate)

*Experience delivering competitor and market intelligence insights

Some travel UK wide and to France may be required