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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GPS Data Insights Specialist Placement (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - **Company:** CooperVision - **Location:** Fareham, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Mining, Data Visualization, GPS EXchange Format, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, Tableau (Software), Workday HCM, Vba Programming Language, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting, Core HR - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815356548-gps-data-insights-specialist-placement-12-month-fixed-term-contract ## About the Role * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy for data mining and reports. * Understanding of how data and analytics can be used to support HR needs. * Strong data mining and data analytics capabilities using a variety of reporting tools & technology (e.g. Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, VBA etc.). * Solution-oriented, creative, and high level of integrity required. * Strong organisational skills, ability to multi-task, and commitment to timely follow-up. * Able to communicate professionally across a wide variety of employee levels and locations. Experience working with management-level stakeholders, HRBPs, and across multiple cultures & countries is required. * Able to manage confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner. * General awareness of HR processes as well as data governance and regulations, such as GDPR. * Demonstrated interest in emerging reporting and analytics tools & technology. * Seeking Industrial placement year as part of their undergraduate degree. * Demonstrated success balancing multiple priorities. * Currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in Business Analytics / Data Analytics or a closely related Business, HR or Finance degree, and plan on pursuing a career in a related field. * Certification(s) in related software or data science preferred. ## Description This Fixed Term Contract is designed for students completing the second year of their undergraduate degree and undertaking a 12-month placement as part of their programme. The role supports the GPS Data Insights team and wider HR function by delivering recurring and ad-hoc reports, assisting with reporting request intake and triage, and identifying opportunities to automate standard outputs. Working with HR stakeholders across business units and global locations, the role helps develop and maintain divisional, regional, and departmental reporting from multiple data sources, ensuring data accuracy, quality, and alignment with business needs while building knowledge of core HCM data and HR reporting standards., * Leverages multiple technology platforms, reporting and analytic tools to create divisional, regional, and/or department HR reports and analytics. * Supports the collection, organization, and analysis of data directly from HCM, global HR dashboards and other external data sources (e.g. Gallup, McKinsey, Gartner etc.) when appropriate. * Supports the development of presentations using a variety of data visualization tools. * Responsible for the regular production and distribution of standard and/or simple/routine reports. * Contributes to the organizational reporting & analytics continuous improvement strategy. * Leverages intermediate level expertise across a variety of technology formats (Excel, Tableau, Oracle, etc.) to generate data downloads and query reporting. * Develops a strong familiarity with all the reports and applications in the assigned areas of focus (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Core HR etc.). ## Related Videos - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1468-hr-tech-and-ai-trends-and-where-you-can-start) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [How to Attract & Retain in a fast moving environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100045-how-to-attract-retain-in-a-fast-moving-environment) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)