Company Description About us Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day. We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love. Your story, with Reach As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do. We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow. What the role involves Are you ready to dive into the world of HR analytics and become a driving force behind data-driven decision-making? As our People Data and Insight Advisor, you'll be transforming raw information into actionable insights. This role ensures that leadership and stakeholders have accurate, timely, and meaningful data to make informed decisions regarding the workforce and organisational strategy. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining HR reporting requirements and elevating our analytical capabilities. You'll engage with key stakeholders across the People Experience function to deliver actionable insights and support their data needs. - End-to-End Report Creation: Design, build, and test new reports from scratch, ensuring they are scalable and meet the evolving needs of the business. - Reporting & Visualisation: Building automated reports and interactive dashboards from scratch using Looker Studio or Tableau. - Report Governance: Maintain an existing suite of People reports, ensuring they remain functional, accurate, and compliant with data privacy standards. - Requirement Scoping: Consult with internal "customers" to translate business questions into specific data requirements and technical report specifications. - Communication & Data Storytelling: Presenting complex data sets in a clear, concise, and visually engaging format for non-technical stakeholders. - Discretion & Data Ethics: A high level of integrity when handling sensitive People data, with a solid understanding of GDPR and data privacy principles. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you should be a master of the spreadsheet, navigating Excel and Google Sheets with ease to organise and interpret complex information. We are fully committed to investing in your technical evolution. If you haven't yet mastered SQL or conducted complex deep-dive analyses, we will provide the dedicated learning and development you need to uncover the "why" behind the numbers. You have already built a strong foundation in data visualisation, with a proven track record of creating and maintaining interactive dashboards in Looker Studio or Tableau. You possess a consultative spark, allowing you to support internal requests by digging into the true business need and translating those ideas into clear technical specifications. If you have experience with HR systems specifically Zellis ResourceLink—you’ll have a fantastic head start. Above all, we are looking for someone with a "continuous improvement" DNA; you are naturally wired to find a better way of doing things, constantly looking for opportunities to automate manual tasks and streamline our data workflows for the better. How we'll look after you We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including: - 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to. - An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart. - Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!) - Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice. - Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application. - A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments. - Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice. - Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. - Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place - Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products. - Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology. Additional Information If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying. We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work. Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. - Contract Type: Permanent - Location: Remote - UK - Division: People Experience - Salary Currency: GBP Sterling - Department: Tech, Data & Innovation - Compensation: GBP 30000 - GBP 30000 - yearly

Benefits: - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Bonus based on performance - Competitive salary - Dental insurance - Donation matching - Health insurance - Opportunity for advancement - Paid time off - Profit sharing - Training & development - Tuition assistance - Vision insurance - Wellness resources Location: Fully Remote (United States) — no onsite work required Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time), multi-year engagement with potential for extension About AKIVA AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Position Overview AKIVA is seeking Data Analysts to support a multi-year public-sector data modernization program. In this role you will coordinate the inventory and profiling of source data, partner with business and technical stakeholders to capture requirements, develop data models and design artifacts, and produce the documentation, reports, and dashboards that guide conversion and downstream analytics. You will work alongside ETL developers, conversion specialists, and the client business community to ensure that migrated and modernized data supports operational and analytical needs. AKIVA-provided AI-assisted data-profiling, documentation, and reporting tools may be used to accelerate delivery. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate the identification and inventory of data sources across legacy systems, third parties, and operational platforms • Perform data profiling and discovery — distributions, completeness, uniqueness, referential integrity, and anomaly detection • Capture and document business requirements, business rules, data-quality rules, and reporting needs • Develop and maintain data models and data-design artifacts — logical models, physical models, and entity-relationship diagrams • Produce documentation — data dictionaries, source-to-target mappings, business glossaries, and requirements artifacts • Design and build reports and dashboards that support operational users, program managers, and executive leadership • Partner with ETL developers and data conversion specialists to translate requirements into build-ready specifications • Support user-acceptance testing by defining test data, expected outcomes, and validation criteria • Collaborate with client stakeholders to resolve data-quality issues and clarify business rules • Participate in Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives) Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or related field — or equivalent experience • 2+ years of data migration experience that includes data cleaning and the production of reports and dashboards • 2+ years of SQL experience working with relational databases • Strong requirements-elicitation, analytical, and documentation skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work directly with business stakeholders • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment • Must be authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications • Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis, profiling, or automation • Hands-on experience with Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or equivalent visualization platforms • Experience on full-scale data migrations from legacy systems to cloud, ERP, or CRM platforms • Prior experience embedded on a development or modernization team as the dedicated data analyst • Experience working on Agile / Scrum delivery teams • Experience supporting public-sector data modernization initiatives • Familiarity with AI-assisted data-profiling, documentation, and reporting tools Tools, Technologies & Frameworks Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake | Analysis & Scripting: Python, R, advanced SQL | BI & Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Looker | Modeling: Erwin, ER/Studio, PowerDesigner, Lucidchart | Productivity: Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint, Visio | DevOps: Git, Jira, Confluence | Delivery: Agile / Scrum | AI Assist: data profiling, documentation, reporting What AKIVA Offers • Professional development and skill-building opportunities • Supportive management team with veteran-owned company values • Opportunity to contribute to impactful public-sector data modernization initiatives • Fully remote engagement with no required onsite travel • AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to employees Comprehensive Benefits Package • 401(k) with generous company match • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Profit Sharing Join Our AI Innovation Network Interested in staying connected with AKIVA's AI initiatives, research, and opportunities? Join our AI Innovation Network here: https://www.akiva.com/ai-network Equal Employment Opportunity Statement AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Accurately input, update, and maintain data across various platforms and databases. • Ensure data quality and consistency to support business analytics and reporting. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data processes and resolve discrepancies. • Enter and verify data from multiple sources with a high degree of accuracy. • Review and correct data inconsistencies and errors promptly. • Maintain and update databases and records in accordance with company standards. • Generate reports and summaries to assist business units in data-driven decision making. • Assist in developing and improving data entry procedures and workflows. • Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding data issues and improvements. • Adhere to data privacy and security policies at all times.

Role Description Join our growing analytics function and help build the data infrastructure our business needs. Full autonomy, wide exposure. - Pull, clean, and analyse data from multiple sources - Build scalable reporting solutions - Work with ops and finance to track business performance - Develop cohort analyses, funnels, and retention reports - Document data processes and support team training Qualifications - Solid SQL and spreadsheet skills - Data visualisation experience - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Strong English communication skills - Reliable internet and professional home setup