HR System Integration Testing Specialist

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Stay benefits

Staff discounts

Parking

Training opportunities

Mentoring programme

Job summary

University of Portsmouth is seeking an HR Systems Specialist to act as the primary interface between the HR Systems Team and Information Services, providing specialist iTrent knowledge to support delivery of new university systems. The role ensures HR system requirements, configuration, data governance and integration dependencies are identified and embedded into project design, testing and implementation.

It also coordinates knowledge transfer between HR and IS and can be fully remote with

Job description

Act as the primary interface between the HR Systems Team and Information Services (IS) to provide specialist iTrent technical knowledge to support the delivery of new University systems. The role will ensure HR system requirements, configuration, data governance and integration dependencies are identified and incorporated into project design, testing and implementation activities.

Work between HR and IS to support with transferring knowledge from upgrades and processes, enabling effective data integration and operational continuity, while ensuring knowledge is transferred back into the HR Systems team.

Whilst there may be a requirement to travel to the office from time to time this role can be offered fully remote.

This appointment is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Paul Graham - HR Systems Manager at [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.