About BMS
BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.
We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.
Role Overview
The HR Systems and Analytics Lead is responsible for the oversight, optimisation and strategic use of HR systems and workforce analytics across the BMS Group. The role partners closely with Global HR, IT and Finance teams to ensure HR platforms and data deliver accurate, compliant and insight-driven outcomes that support strategic workforce and organisational decision-making and provide innovative solutions for better employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
HR Systems Governance
- Own the day-to-day management and governance of global HR systems, including HiBob and Absorb.
- Act as system super-user, overseeing configuration, workflows, data quality and user access.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and audit readiness across HR platforms.
HR Analytics & Reporting
- Lead the development of dashboards and reporting using HR systems and analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlikview, advanced Excel).
- Deliver regular workforce, DEI, learning and engagement insights to senior stakeholders.
- Produce monthly and quarterly HR dashboards and governance metrics.
- Develop analytical models to identify workforce trends, risks and opportunities.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Drive system enhancements, integrations and automation initiatives in partnership with vendors and internal teams.
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen data integrity and reporting efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance and Compliance on data-led initiatives.
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in HR contexts (e.g. predictive analytics, NLP for survey analysis, copilot-style tools)
Stakeholder Enablement
- Serve as the primary global contact for HR systems and analytics.
- Partner with HRBPs and leaders to translate data into actionable insight.
- Deliver training, guidance and documentation to support effective system adoption.
Skills and Experience
Experience
- 5–8 years experience in HR systems, HR analytics or HR technology roles, ideally within a multinational or shared services environment.
- Proven experience managing enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g. HiBob, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors or similar).
- Hands-on experience with data visualisation, reporting automation and cross-system integration.
- AI automation skillset desirable
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong expertise in HR analytics and dashboard development.
- Deep understanding of HR data governance and GDPR requirements.
- Advanced analytical capability across workforce, DEI and L&D metrics.
- High attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy and delivery.
Personal Attributes
- Analytical, solutions-focused and commercially aware.
- Comfortable working across geographies and senior stakeholders.
- Proactive, accountable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join BMS
- Global exposure within a collaborative HR function.
- Opportunity to shape and mature HR analytics capability.
- Inclusive culture with flexible and hybrid working options.
- Competitive benefits, wellbeing support and learning opportunities.
