Data Analyst - Talent Acquisition

Job description

Data Analyst - Talent Acquisition

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Reference

2026-183328

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Human resources - Talent acquisition

Job title

Data Analyst - Talent Acquisition

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Contract length

6 months

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

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.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England

City (-ies)

Gloucester