People Data & Technology Lead

Goole, England, United Kingdom

5/20/2025

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose; ‘Smart Science to Improve Lives™’. With over 6,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a People Data & Technology Lead to join our Group HR team, responsible for enabling the Group People strategy through the management and continuous development of trusted data sources, processes, platforms and analytics.

Who We’re Looking For

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• Degree or other formal qualifications in a relevant discipline. Professional certifications (in platforms, data governance, project management, etc.) are an advantage
• Experienced in designing, delivering and driving HR process improvements and technology enablement
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of global HR platforms
• Deep understanding of people data governance, analytics and change management
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and transform data into actionable insights through storytelling
• Project management and change leadership skills
• Experience working with functionally and internationally diverse stakeholder groups
• Highly collaborative with a high level of curiosity and solutions orientated approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence cross regional teams without direct line responsibility
• An empathetic leadership style with a clear focus on team to foster development
• Comfortable working at both a strategic and hands-on level
• Any formal training in Excel and/or analytical tools (PowerBI, Qlik Dashboard, Tableau etc) is desirable but not essential
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Responsible for ensuring the continuous smooth running and optimisation of Global HR platforms
• Conduct process mapping and re-engineering activities to simplify, harmonise and digitise people processes, leveraging technology to automate workflows
• Define and own the global people data governance & controls framework, with accountability for data integrity, consistency and usability
• Provide guidance and advice to regional HR teams on new HR applications, including business case development and system implementation
• Translate complex people data from multiple sources into clear, compelling analytical insights to support decision making processes related to workforce planning, talent management, compensation, and talent acquisition
• Work closely with regional HR teams to drive standardisation and efficiency in HR processes
• Partner with key stakeholders to design and deliver the global People Data & Technology roadmap, scoping business needs, budget planning and, lead project teams to deliver objectives
• Align People Data & Technology roadmap to IT Strategy and roadmap
• Act as champion for people technology and data insights transformation across the group and support the HR organisation in broader system adoption
• Lead, coach and develop a small team
• Build capability across the broader HR community by conducting training for the global HR team in both the use and training of platforms
• Partner with HR and Legal teams to ensure People Data & Technology practices align with legal and regulatory requirements
  
  

What We Offer

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Group bonus scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements
  
  

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick head office in Snaith, East Yorkshire.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.