Head of HR Systems - SAP

Harvey Nash; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in HR technology in London seeks a Head of HR Systems to shape the future of their HR landscape. This role involves driving operational excellence, managing HR solutions operations, and supporting business units with HR systems integrations. Candidates should have strong expertise in payroll and HRMS, along with in-depth knowledge of IT security and data privacy regulations. If interested, submit your CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in payroll and HR management systems.
• Solid understanding of HR processes.
• In‑depth knowledge of IT security and data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of HR technology landscape.
• Drive operational excellence and process improvements.
• Oversee HR Solutions operations and manage project pipeline.
• Lead and develop the Group IT HR Solutions team.
• Collaborate with other IT Services teams to ensure interoperability across the IT landscape.
• Monitor, manage and enhance sourced services such as Application Support and Cloud Services.

Skills

Payroll expertise

HRMS knowledge

Time-and-attendance solutions

Understanding of HR processes

Knowledge of IT security

Data-privacy regulations

Incident management

Change management

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

Head of HR Systems required for a leading client based in London to help shape the future of their HR technology landscape. In this role, you’ll work closely with HR, Compliance, and key business stakeholders to ensure the HR systems operate smoothly and meet all regulatory and organisational standards. You’ll also play a pivotal part in supporting the HR function as it explores and adopts new technologies, ensuring every solution aligns with enterprise architecture principles and compliance requirements.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• Strong expertise in payroll, HRMS, and time‑and‑attendance solutions.
• Solid understanding of HR processes
• In‑depth knowledge of IT security, data‑privacy regulations and practical experience with incident, problem, and change‑management practices.
• Serve as the Group IT operational lead and strategic partner for HR and related business units, driving operational excellence, process improvements, change management, and application support.
• Oversee the planning, prioritisation, and management of Group IT HR Solutions operations, including the project pipeline and budget.
• Lead and develop the Group IT HR Solutions team
• Work closely with other IT Services teams to integrate business and process requirements into HR systems and ensure smooth interoperability across the wider IT landscape.
• Monitor, manage, and continuously enhance sourced services such as Application Support and Cloud Services.

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