HR Systems Analyst - Education Sector

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organisation in the education sector is seeking an HR Technology Specialist to lead the optimisation of their HR systems, particularly SAMpeople. The role supports day-to-day operations and drives improvements, requiring strong HR systems experience and excellent Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring at least one day on-site in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR systems roles.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently.
• Hands-on experience with system optimisation or implementation.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the go-to person for HR systems.
• Leading configuration, reporting, data analysis, and reconciliation.
• Collaborating with HR, IT, and business teams on improvements.

Skills

HR systems experience

Excel proficiency

Ability to communicate effectively

Tools

SAMpeople

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Join one of the UK’s largest and most respected organisations in the education sector, as they enter the next phase of their HR systems journey. This is a key opportunity to support the post-implementation and optimisation of SAMpeople, while helping to shape how HR technology supports people processes across the organisation.

Location: Hybrid working model – with at least one day per week on-site in central Manchester.

In this hands-on role, you’ll take the lead on all things HR technology, supporting day-to-day operations while driving improvements, configurations, reporting, and user experience. You’ll also support wider transformation work, including business change and project delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as the go-to person for HR systems, with a focus on optimising SAMpeople.
• Leading configuration, reporting, data analysis and reconciliation.
• Collaborating across HR, IT, and business teams to drive improvements.
• Supporting or leading on projects and business change initiatives related to HR technology.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in HR systems roles – ideally with SAMpeople, but experience with platforms like PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, or Workday is also valuable.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently in a broad HRIS role.
• Hands-on experience with system optimisation and/or implementation projects.
• Strong Excel skills – e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables – for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on-site in Manchester at least once a week.