HR Process & Change Analyst

Smiths Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking an HR Transformation Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract to shape the future of HR in a global organisation. You will join a high-performing team driving a major transformation programme, including a global Workday implementation, process optimisation and payroll change initiatives.

In this role you will support global HR process transformation, design future-state processes, and develop reporting and insights for senior leadership while coordinating

Qualifications

• 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.

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 & data analysis

Organisation & attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Project transformation experience

Independent working

Tools

Workday

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

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 andlifestyle 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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