Hr Process & Change Analyst

Smiths Detection; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking an HR Process & Change Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract to drive global HR process transformation, with a focus on the Workday implementation. You will work with senior leaders to gather requirements and design future-state HR processes that impact thousands of employees worldwide.

You will develop dashboards and insights to support executive decision-making, coordinate governance activities, and contribute to change readiness across regions and functions in

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills.
• Experience supporting projects, transformation programmes, process improvement, or business change initiatives.
• The ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting global HR process transformation initiatives, with an immediate focus on the global Workday implementation.
• Contributing to the design of future-state HR processes that will impact thousands of employees globally.
• Working directly with business leaders to gather and analyse requirement.
• Facilitating workshops and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Developing reporting, dashboards, and insights that support executive decision-making.
• Coordinating project plans, governance activities, and programme deliverables.
• Supporting testing, process design, documentation, and change readiness activities.
• Preparing presentations, communications, and updates for senior leadership audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Reporting & data analysis

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Project experience in transformations

Job description

Job Description

HR Process & Change Analyst (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Shape the Future of HR in a Global Organisation

Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, accelerate your career, and gain hands‑on experience in a major global transformation programme?

At Smiths Detection, we're redefining how HR services are delivered across the world. This is your chance to join a high‑performing global team at the heart of one of our most exciting transformation journeys, including a global Workday implementation, process optimisation, and enterprise‑wide HR change programmes, including payroll.

What You'll Be Doing

As an HR Transformation Analyst, you'll play a key role in driving strategic projects forward by:

• Supporting global HR process transformation initiatives, with an immediate focus on the global Workday implementation.
• Contributing to the design of future‑state HR processes that will impact thousands of employees globally.
• Working directly with business leaders to gather and analyse requirement.
• Facilitating workshops and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Developing reporting, dashboards, and insights that support executive decision‑making.
• Coordinating project plans, governance activities, and programme deliverables.
• Supporting testing, process design, documentation, and change readiness activities.
• Preparing presentations, communications, and updates for senior leadership audiences.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is curious, proactive, analytical, and excited by change.

You will likely bring:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Experience supporting projects, transformation programmes, process improvement, or business change initiatives.
• The ability to work independently while thriving in a fast‑paced global environment.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience in HR, payroll, HR systems, or Workday.
• Exposure to project management, business analysis, or transformation programmes.
• Experience working within an international or matrix organisation.
• An interest in process improvement, digital transformation, and organisational change.

Additional Information

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world‑leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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