HR Data Specialist EU

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive parts distribution sector is seeking an HR Data Specialist for a fixed-term role in Milton Keynes. This position involves providing critical support for the Workday HRIS, ensuring efficient HR processes, and enhancing user experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with HRIS systems and strong analytical skills, contributing to a dynamic international team.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development and career progression.

High degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom.

Responsibility and exciting projects at an international level.

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday or similar.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Tier 2 resource for Workday support.
• Generate and provide reporting for HR processes.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive HR process efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Solution-Oriented Mindset

Tools

Workday

Excel

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HR Data Specialist EU - Fixed term role for 6 months.

This position can be based at any of our following European locations: Barcelona (Spain), Milton Keynes (UK), or Münster (Germany). Applicants must already reside in and have the right to work in these locations.

About AAG

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe, supported by a logistics infrastructure of 80 Distribution Centers, 2,455 Stores, and 7,590 Repair Centers.

The AAG has a revenue of 3.1 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.eu.

Join us and be part of our growing network of talented people.

About The Role

We are currently looking for a HR Data Specialist to join our European HR Department. This position will play a critical role in providing Tier 2 support for our newly implemented HRIS system, Workday. As we work to enhance the Workday user experience, we are looking for a candidate who likes to make a difference and drive things forward in a dynamic environment. The role will report to the Director of HR Strategy & Transformation.

What You´ll Be Doing

• Serve as a Tier 2 resource for Workday support, addressing escalated issues, troubleshooting, and providing regional transactional support via a ticketing system.
• Support regional processes and handle acquisitions by being the key bridge between the technical Workday team and HR Managers.
• Generate and provide reporting for HR processes.
• Deliver consistent support to ensure the smooth operation of Workday within the region.
• Data cleansing, system stabilization, and process optimization to ensure high efficiency and output quality.
• Provide specialist HR data reporting/analysis and project support, ensuring effective data collection, analysis, and reporting on confidential HR data to deadlines.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive HR process efficiency and enhance user experience.
• Support as a project contributor on new systems and developments.

What You´ll Need

• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday or similar, is a plus.
• Experience in a corporate HR role is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working in an international setting is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analysis skills.
• Independent, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Motivated to perform in dynamic, ambiguous situations.

Our Offer To You

• Employment in an international, multicultural, dynamic company.
• Responsibility and exciting projects at an international level.
• High degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom.
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression.