HR Business Analyst

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Analyst to improve HR processes and implement technology solutions. This hybrid position involves collaborating with stakeholders and leveraging HR systems like Oracle HCM Cloud. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with HR technologies. Competitive benefits include performance-related profit sharing and significant training budgets.

Benefits

Performance-related profit share

Hybrid / Remote working flexibility

Pension, private healthcare, life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience analysing HR processes and supporting HR technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with key HR platforms and data management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR stakeholders to gather business requirements.
• Collaborate with HRIS teams to design and configure HR systems.
• Monitor HR system performance and identify areas for enhancement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant HR certifications (CBAP, HRIS)

Tools

Oracle HCM Cloud

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Company Description

For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.

Job Description

HR Business Analyst

Are you an HR Business Analyst who loves solving problems, shaping smarter processes, and turning complex business needs into elegant system solutions?

Do you want a role where your work directly improves the employee experience and drives meaningful organisational change?

If that sounds like you, this opportunity will excite you.

We’re looking for a high-performing HR Business Analyst who wants to play a pivotal role at the intersection of HR, technology, and business transformation. In this role, you won’t just gather requirements—you’ll influence how HR operates, how data flows, and how digital tools enable people across the organisation.

This is your chance to:

✨ Lead analysis that shapes major HR initiatives and system enhancements
✨ Work with modern HR technologies like Oracle HCM Cloud, Workday, or SuccessFactors
✨ Design processes and solutions that streamline HR operations and elevate employee experience
✨ Engage directly with senior HR and business stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
✨ Drive continuous improvement by spotting opportunities and recommending smarter ways of working
✨ Build your expertise through exposure to transformation programmes and innovative HR technologies

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, people-focused environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your career development is genuinely supported. If you’re an analytical thinker with a passion for HR technology and a drive to make a real impact, this is the perfect platform to elevate your career.

If you're ready to shape the future of HR with meaningful, tech-enabled solutions, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

You will:

• Partner with HR stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Document current-state processes and identify opportunities for optimisation, automation, and standardisation.
• Perform gap analyses to assess alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.

Solution Design & Support

You will:

• Collaborate with HRIS and technology teams to design, enhance, and configure HR systems (e.g., Oracle HCM Cloud, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
• Support testing activities—including unit, system, and user acceptance testing—and ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Assist with data migration, validation, and reporting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

You will:

• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings to capture insights and share project updates.
• Produce high-quality documentation, including process maps, functional specifications, and user guides.

Continuous Improvement

You will:

• Monitor HR system performance and identify areas for enhancement.
• Keep up to date with HR technology trends, tools, and best practices to recommend improvements and innovation.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

You will have:

• Strong experience analysing HR processes and supporting HR technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with key HR platforms (with Oracle HCM Cloud preferred) and solid understanding of data management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

You will have:

• Experience supporting HR transformation or end-to-end system implementation projects.
• Knowledge of reporting tools and data visualisation techniques.
• Relevant certifications such as CBAP, HRIS Certifications, or Business Analysis qualifications.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits include

• Quarterly performance-related profit share
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!