Senior Business Analyst, People Analytics

<span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:1:j_id413:j_id415"><span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:1:j_id413:j_id419">We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to help accelerate adoption of our People Analytics and AI products, turning data into measurable business value across HR and the wider organisation. <br> <br>In this role, you’ll translate business needs into user-centric analytics and AI solutions, identify and prioritise high-value use cases, and drive change through strong stakeholder engagement, product thinking, and data literacy enablement. <br> <br>This is a hybrid role working in the Newcastle office 3 days a week and 2 from home.</span></span><br/><span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:2:j_id413:j_id415"><span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:2:j_id413:j_id419">• Lead discovery workshops to identify, shape, and prioritise AI and People Analytics use cases <br>• Define clear problem statements, value hypotheses, success metrics, and data requirements <br>• Drive adoption of analytics products through change plans, communications, training, and feedback loops <br>• Translate business needs into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria; support UAT and releases <br>• Act as a key interface between HR, leaders, and data/AI delivery teams <br>• Champion data governance, ethical AI, and quality-by-design analytics <br>• Use insights and KPIs to tell clear stories and guide decision-making <br> <br>What you’ll bring <br>• 2–5+ years’ experience in Business Analysis <br>• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills <br>• Experience driving product adoption and change <br>• Confidence translating analytics and AI concepts into business language <br>• Working knowledge of BI/analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Workday) <br>• Familiarity with AI use cases in HR, including risks, governance, and ROI would be beneficial <br> <br>If you enjoy blending analytics, AI, HR domain knowledge, and change management to deliver real business impact, we’d love to hear from you. <br> <br>Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles) <br>Benefits video – <a href="https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU</a> <br>• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage. <br>• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days <br>• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation <br>• Enhanced parental leave <br>• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage <br>• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year <br>• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing <br> <br>#LI-CF1</span></span>