HCM and MIS Provisioning Technical Business Analyst

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Job summary

A leading company seeks a HCM and MIS Provisioning Technical Business Analyst for a hybrid role based in West London. You will support the integration of iTrent into Ark’s systems, focusing on data flow accuracy and seamless transitions. This full-time, fixed-term contract offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience, along with numerous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

11% employer contribution to pension scheme

Access to professional development programs

Discounts through Ark Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with data dependencies and user lifecycle events essential.
• Right to work in the UK and subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Define and document provisioning approaches using iTrent and Microsoft Entra.
• Manage the transition of data and maintain service continuity during rollout.
• Conduct data quality checks and maintain documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Workflow management

Collaboration

Education

BSc in Business Analysis

Tools

iTrent

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Description

HCM and MIS Provisioning Technical Business Analyst

Reports to: Senior IT and Systems Project Manager

Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office

Contract: FTC (6 months)

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Ark is implementing Midland HR’s iTrent as our new Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll system, replacing Cezanne and integrating with Microsoft Entra and Bromcom. We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support the integration of iTrent into Ark’s infrastructure, focusing on provisioning, system decommissioning, and ensuring accurate data flows across systems.

This role will also support the integration between iTrent and Bromcom, ensuring staff records are created accurately and key data is written back to Bromcom to maintain system consistency. A detailed understanding of data dependencies, user lifecycle events, and system interactions within Ark’s architecture is essential.

You will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, IT, HR, and school stakeholders to:

1. Redevelop, document, and implement staff onboarding and offboarding workflows.
2. Manage a smooth and secure transition.
3. Maintain service continuity during the rollout.

The HCM and MIS Provisioning Technical Business Analyst will report to the Senior IT and Systems Project Manager. This is a hybrid role based in West London on a fixed-term basis, full-time.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and document provisioning approaches using iTrent and Microsoft Entra.
2. Ensure new provisioning processes include all necessary data for downstream systems, especially Bromcom.
3. Work with IT and People teams to align provisioning with Ark’s infrastructure and security standards.
4. Support decommissioning of legacy systems (Cezanne, Bromcom, Salamander).
5. Conduct data quality checks and correct data during migration.
6. Maintain system interface maps and data flow documentation.
7. Contribute to the Transition to Service document and handover to support teams.

Key Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Hybrid working: onsite at a school or in the office 2-3 times a week
• BSc in Business Analysis or equivalent (desirable)
• Microsoft Certified: and Access Administrator Associate (desirable)

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 3 years (pro-rata for part-time)
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year
• Opportunity to join the TPT pension scheme with 11% employer contribution; optional LGPS scheme available
• Access to professional development and online learning platforms
• Discounts through Ark Rewards scheme, interest-free loans, gym discounts, and free eye tests

About Us:

Ark is an education charity dedicated to providing quality education to all children, especially in underserved communities. Our network includes 39 schools, educating 30,000 pupils with nearly 3,000 staff. We innovate through ventures like Ark Curriculum Plus and Ark Start.

Recently, Ark moved to EdCity in West London, a hub for education and innovation, fostering collaboration among mission-aligned organizations.

Our Commitment:

We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect diverse perspectives to strengthen our organization. Learn more about our commitments here.

Safeguarding:

Ark is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees undergo an enhanced DBS check. Disclosure of criminal records will be considered in context. For more details, visit here.