Resource Analyst
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48 to £49.12 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Remote work, Scotland, EH5 2XS |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58959888 |
Summary
If you’re a proactive Resource Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with data to drive workforce decisions, this is the role for you.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a Resource Analyst to support workforce planning, staffing operations, and contractor management across the organisation. You’ll deliver data-driven insights, support leadership decisions, and ensure workforce compliance with internal and external policies.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Resource Management
- Maintain staffing requirements and forecast resource needs
- Manage headcount, staffing and contractor data in workforce tools
- Track onboarding/offboarding and personnel movements
- Monitor utilization and workload distribution to identify gaps
Contractor & Vendor Support
- Coordinate contractor onboarding, extensions, conversions, and offboarding
- Act as primary liaison with staffing vendors
- Ensure compliance with procurement, legal, and HR policies
- Track contract terms, funding and expiration dates
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Maintain resource allocation tracking (commitment, availability, capacity)
- Build dashboards and reports on staffing, budget, and resource allocation
- Provide leadership with actionable insights
- Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance
Operational Support
- Assist managers with staffing requests and workforce transactions
- Support budget planning and contractor spend forecasting
- Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies
Required Skills
✔ Workforce planning/resource management or HR operations experience (preferred)
✔ Strong analytical skills (Excel, workforce tools, reporting platforms)
✔ Excellent stakeholder management & communication
✔ High attention to detail and data accuracy
✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Core Competencies
- Analytical thinking & problem solving
- Operational discipline
- Confidentiality & integrity
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong stakeholder partnership
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a Resource Analyst to support workforce planning, staffing operations, and contractor management across the organisation. You’ll deliver data-driven insights, support leadership decisions, and ensure workforce compliance with internal and external policies.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Resource Management
- Maintain staffing requirements and forecast resource needs
- Manage headcount, staffing and contractor data in workforce tools
- Track onboarding/offboarding and personnel movements
- Monitor utilization and workload distribution to identify gaps
Contractor & Vendor Support
- Coordinate contractor onboarding, extensions, conversions, and offboarding
- Act as primary liaison with staffing vendors
- Ensure compliance with procurement, legal, and HR policies
- Track contract terms, funding and expiration dates
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Maintain resource allocation tracking (commitment, availability, capacity)
- Build dashboards and reports on staffing, budget, and resource allocation
- Provide leadership with actionable insights
- Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance
Operational Support
- Assist managers with staffing requests and workforce transactions
- Support budget planning and contractor spend forecasting
- Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies
Required Skills
✔ Workforce planning/resource management or HR operations experience (preferred)
✔ Strong analytical skills (Excel, workforce tools, reporting platforms)
✔ Excellent stakeholder management & communication
✔ High attention to detail and data accuracy
✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Core Competencies
- Analytical thinking & problem solving
- Operational discipline
- Confidentiality & integrity
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong stakeholder partnership
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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