Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role

This is a 1 year interim position covering Maternity Leave. Leading a small international team you will help us to continue our journey to build and grow our analytics capability. In this pivotal role, you will be building on existing foundations to deliver data-driven insights that inform strategic HR decisions across the globe. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing function, contributing to the development of tools, processes, and reporting that support our global workforce. We are looking for someone who brings their own fresh thinking and a proactive mindset, someone who’s excited to create new solutions, drive innovation, and introduce compelling, insight-driven storytelling

Join us and you will be part of a fast-growing community of like-minded experts to grow and learn alongside you in your career.

What you will do Manage the People Analytics activities across all areas of HR and build effective and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders. Work with HR business partners and leaders of the different HR COI’s to understand their objectives and establish their reporting needs and key performance indicators.  Support the team to introduce visualisation and the use of Power BI adapting current dashboards and creating new solutions making insights digestible. Introduce analytical methodologies using storytelling to describe trends, patterns and insights. Influence and partner with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders from within the HR, Colt CEO Office, IT, Finance, Data Office, Projects & Process Transformation team, as well as the wider business, to design and implement robust, globally scalable HR solutions. Work with stakeholders to build a strategy for data and analytics. Lead ad hoc projects as required, working in partnership with global stakeholders, including on-time closure of Audit actions. Champion insight driven approaches to problem solving, decision-making, and help to enhance the data and insight culture across the business. Outline, establish and ensure the delivery of high quality and timely HR reporting products to the respective HR teams. Own the development of the Global HR reporting and analytics roadmap. Ensure reporting processes and items are fully documented. Ensure appropriate access and privacy controls are in place for all reporting products within HR. Develop the Global People Analytics team members through exposure to transformation initiatives and direct coaching to maintain a high performing team.  What we're looking for

Skills & Experience 

People Analytics Leadership Experience

Experience leading small to mid-sized analytics teams or cross-functional project teams. Strong program management skills: managing global initiatives, timelines, and deliverables. Proven track record of developing team capability, using data to solve HR problems: workforce planning, retention modelling, employee sentiment analysis, etc.

HR Domain Expertise

In-depth understanding of People functions: talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, attrition, DEI, learning & development. Familiarity with global HR practices, legal considerations, and cultural nuances.

Data & Analytical Skills

Proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, or R for data analysis. Expertise in HRIS systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle Fusion), survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics, Glint), and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau). Ability to build and interpret statistical models, predictive analytics, and advanced dashboards.

Strategic & Consulting Skills

Experience working closely with senior HR and business leaders to shape people strategies. Ability to influence stakeholders, present complex data clearly, and connect analytics to business outcomes. Strong storytelling skills using data. High emotional intelligence (EQ) and resiliency.   .

Qualifications          

Preferred Degrees: Statistics, Data Science, Organizational Psychology, Business Analytics, or related fields. Expertise in HRIS systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle Fusion), survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics, Glint), and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau). Proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, or R for data analysis. Experience in supporting setup of big data / data lake /data warehousing (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure) for HR desirable. What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

 

 

Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

 

Most recently we have:

Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

 

 

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies. Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities. Global Family Leave Policy. Employee Assistance Program. Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

 

 

A global network

When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.