HR Analytics and AI Manager

Warwick, hybrid

Permanent, full-time

c£70,000 dependent on experience

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a clean energy future.

As a leader for both HR Reporting & Analytics and HR AI Enablement, this opportunity has a wide remit for AI in the HR team (influencing, governing and enabling the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence) while also owning our HR data strategy, reporting frameworks, insight generation and analytical standards. The role ensures that AI adoption is supported by strong data foundations, ethical governance, operational readiness and a high‑performing analytics capability.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

Key accountabilities:

1. Strategic Leadership of People Data, AI & Analytics

• Lead the integrated People Data & AI strategy, ensuring clear alignment between reporting, analytics, data governance and AI adoption.
• Shape the People function’s approach to AI, ensuring all AI use cases align with ethical frameworks, organisational risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the People function’s primary voice in enterprise AI governance, policy formation and cross‑functional decision‑making.
• Develop a unified multi‑year roadmap that balances innovation, stability and responsible progression of AI and analytics capability.

2. People Reporting & Analytics Leadership

• Own the People KPI framework, ensuring clarity, trusted data definitions and consistent use of metrics.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of dashboards, insight products and self‑service reporting used by HR, managers and senior leaders.
• Provide authoritative narrative insight to People LT and Executive stakeholders, translating complex analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Embed strong data governance, controls, data quality practices and stewardship across SuccessFactors and connected People systems.

3. Functional Leadership of People AI Enablement

• Hold functional authority for all AI use cases across HR, including generative AI tools, AI‑enabled workflows, predictive models and digital assistants.
• Support People teams to identify, evaluate and implement AI solutions that improve service quality, enhance experience or reduce manual effort.
• Establish (or influence Organisation-wide) standards for safe testing, evaluation, model monitoring, human‑in‑the‑loop controls and responsible use.
• Act as product owner for cross‑People AI tools, ensuring they are intuitive, well‑governed and embedded.

4. Workforce Intelligence, Advanced Analytics & Modelling

• Develop or commission predictive and prescriptive models for workforce planning, skills, attrition, demand forecasting and scenario modelling.
• Guide the organisation on interpreting AI‑generated or modelled outputs, ensuring transparency and awareness of limitations.
• Lead experimentation and test‑and‑learn approaches to measure the impact of People interventions.
• Use advanced analytical methods appropriately and ethically.

5. AI Literacy, Change & Cultural Enablement

• Raise AI literacy across HR and the wider business, ensuring teams understand capabilities, risks and appropriate uses.
• Create structured training, guidance and support materials to embed responsible AI use.
• Lead communications and change management for new AI‑enabled capabilities and insight products.
• Champion a culture of disciplined innovation: creative, but safe and ethics‑led.

6. Cross‑Functional Partnership & Governance

• Partner with Technology/Data teams, HR Technology, People Systems, Legal, Privacy and Security to create AI‑ready infrastructure and robust governance.
• Represent People in enterprise AI governance forums, risk assessments and design authorities.
• Enable integration of AI and data solutions across the HR ecosystem, ensuring technical feasibility and operational readiness.

7. Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead and coach a small People Analytics team, fostering high analytical standards, innovation and professional development.
• Manage external partners—including AI vendors and analytics providers—to enhance internal capability.
• Set consistent expectations for methodological rigour, transparency and documentation.

About you:

People Analytics & Data Foundations:

• Experience leading People reporting, analytics and insight in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of HR data models, BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SuccessFactors Story Reports) and People systems (e.g., SuccessFactors).
• Ability to design intuitive reporting products and translate data into compelling insight.

AI, Technical & Product Capability:

• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques (e.g., forecasting, NLP, clustering, generative AI) and their practical application.
• Understanding of AI lifecycle, including training/testing, model monitoring, auditability and bias mitigation.
• Exposure to automation, integrations, APIs, workflow tools and data pipelines.

Governance, Ethics & Privacy:

• Strong grounding in GDPR, data protection and ethical AI principles.
• Ability to define functional standards for safe AI use and maintain compliance.

Leadership, Influence & Collaboration:

• Skilled communicator able to simplify complexity for non‑technical audiences.
• Experience influencing senior leaders, shaping strategy and driving adoption in ambiguous environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage third‑party delivery.

What we can offer you:

• Salary c£70,000 DOE
• Performance bonus of up to 15% pa
• 36 days’ holiday (inc. statutory days) – and option to buy/sell 5 additional days
• Generous double-match pension scheme – you put in £1, we add £2
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice car, private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness
• Excellent family-friendly provisions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers.

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid working (50% in the office)
• Free gym and free parking onsite at our Warwick office
• Canteen and coffee shop onsite.

About us:

Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. We are Britain’s national gas network, providing secure energy to power the country, achieve net zero and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Further information:

• Advert close: 14th June 2026
• Interviews: soon after