HR Processes and System Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Bath Spa University; Newton St. Loe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Enhanced paid leave

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking an experienced HR Processes and System Coordinator on a fixed-term basis at Newton Park, Bath. You will manage the HR system (iTrent), ensure data accuracy, and drive process improvements across HR data lifecycles.

The role collaborates with HR and Payroll to deliver timely management information and digital solutions, including Microsoft Forms and Power Automate. This is a full-time fixed-term contract to February 2028, with salary starting from £33,951 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in data administration and HR systems.
• Strong data accuracy and governance skills.
• Good communication and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the HR system (iTrent) and ensure data accuracy.
• Manage HR data lifecycle and data structures.
• Produce management information for HR and Payroll.
• Collaborate with HR and Payroll to improve processes.
• Drive efficiencies through digital solutions (Forms, Power Automate).

Skills

Database management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Initiative

HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Forms

Excel

Power Automate

Job description

HR Processes and System Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Department: HR

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade 6 - Starting from £33,951 per annum

Description

We're currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HR Processes and System Coordinator to join our friendly and dedicated team.

(This is a full-time, fixed term contract until 28/02/2028)

About the Role

This key role combines HR systems administration, data management and process improvement. You will be responsible for maintaining the HR system (iTrent), ensuring data accuracy and managing the structure to support the HR data lifecycle.

Working with colleagues in the HR and Payroll team and across the university, to help ensure that our HR service is efficient, and aligned with the University’s strategic aims. Producing management information and driving efficiencies through digital solution including Microsoft Forms and Power Automate.

This role would suit someone with a solid grounding in data administration who is looking to develop their experience in a varied and busy role. You’ll enjoy building relationships, problem-solving, and finding practical solutions. In return, you’ll join a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and where you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and shape the way we deliver our HR service.

About You

• Database management, inc data accuracy, quality and integrity
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational (prioritise /planning) skills
• Computer literacy, (Microsoft Word and Forms, Excel and Power automate)
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team
• HR experience

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £33,951 per annum

This is a Full Time Fixed Term position covering Maternity Leave until 28th February 2028

Interview Date - 6th October 2026

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.