Interim Data Consultant

Are you an experienced HR Systems and Data specialist who can quickly optimise reporting, integrations, and system performance? Do you have the expertise to turn SAP Business Objects and HR data into meaningful insight and operational improvements? Ready to make an immediate impact by enhancing HR systems, dashboards, and data flows across a complex organisation? MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading UK business on a key interim hire, an experienced Interim Data Consultant / HR Systems Analyst to support a critical phase of optimisation and continuous improvement across HR systems, reporting capability, and data integration. This is not a purely reporting-focused role. The successful individual will sit across HR systems, reporting, data flows, and integration capability, helping the business maximise the value and functionality of existing platforms whilst improving reporting outputs and operational insight. The systems are already in place and operational, however the business now requires someone who can quickly assess the current landscape, improve reporting capability, streamline integrations, and ensure the systems are being fully utilised. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, make an immediate impact, and work closely with both IT and HR stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and optimise reporting capability within SAP Business Objects • Develop meaningful HR MI, KPI reporting, dashboards, and compliance reporting outputs • Improve visibility, accessibility, and usability of HR and operational data • Translate HR data into clear and tangible business reporting • Improve integration and data flow between HR systems, SAP Business Objects, and Oracle-linked systems • Support continuous improvement of existing systems functionality and reporting capability • Troubleshoot reporting and integration challenges across systems • Help maximise value and usage from existing platforms and tools • Work closely with HR, IT, HRIS, and Data Analytics teams • Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and operational challenges • Provide practical solutions and recommendations to improve reporting and system capability • Operate as a hands-on specialist capable of quickly integrating into the wider team What We're Looking For: • Proven experience working within HR systems / HRIS environments • Strong experience with SAP Business Objects • Experience delivering reporting, MI, and dashboard capability improvements • Background across data integration, systems optimisation, and reporting enhancement • Experience working across both technical and business stakeholder groups • Ability to operate independently and make an immediate contribution • Strong SAP Business Objects capability • Experience with HR systems highly advantageous • Oracle integration exposure beneficial • Strong MI, KPI, and dashboard reporting capability • Data integration and troubleshooting expertise • Hands-on and practical approach to systems and reporting improvement • Ability to work in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities • Pragmatic and solutions-focused • Comfortable operating across both IT and HR functions • Delivery-focused with strong attention to detail • Able to quickly understand environments and identify opportunities for improvement • Strong communicator with a collaborative approach • Comfortable making an impact from day one Other • Interim Contract or FTC options available • Initial 3–6 month duration with potential extension • Open to both Inside IR35 and Outside IR35 discussions • Competitive package depending on experience For more information, please contact Scott McGowan.