HR Systems and Data Analyst

Wickes; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Private Medical & Life Assurance

Enhanced pension

Discount platform

Job summary

Wickes is seeking an HR Systems Analyst to join the Northampton Distribution Centre. You will maintain and administer our HRIS across the employee lifecycle, grant access, and perform data integrity audits as part of the Shared Services team.

You’ll work closely with payroll and operations, drive system improvements including AI automation, and create guides and testing documentation while supporting HR projects and delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR system super user with a passion for system development.
• Hands-on experience testing users and working across multiple data sources.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer HRIS across the employee lifecycle.
• Grant access, manage releases and conduct data integrity audits.
• Act as tier-2 escalation point for Shared Services and support HR projects.
• Provide specialist HR data knowledge for upgrades, tool design and reporting.
• Collaborate with payroll and operations to ensure accurate pay and period closures.

Skills

HRIS systems

Oracle

Data analysis

Excel skills

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Position Type: Permanent, Contract Type: Full Time

Hours of work: 37.5

Posted: 25-Sep-2026

Descriptions & Requirements

Are you ready for your next big move in HR systems?

At Wickes, we’re proud of our fast-paced, collaborative, fun, and inclusive retail environment where everyone is part of a winning team. If you love the energy of working together in person balanced with the flexibility of remote working, your next opportunity is right here.

Our People Team is looking for an HR Systems Analyst to join us on a full-time basis at our Northampton Distribution Centre.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind maintaining and administering our HRIS systems across the entire employee lifecycle. From granting access and managing releases to performing data integrity audits, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll also act as a tier-2 escalation point for our Shared Services team and play a key specialist role in exciting HR systems projects.

Administering and maintaining HR systems (including user setup and hierarchy changes).

• Problem-solving user issues as a key part of the HR Shared Services team and change request process.
• Providing specialist HR data and systems knowledge for system upgrades, tool design, and leadership reporting (such as salary reviews, bonuses, and attendance data).
• Working closely with payroll and operational teams to ensure accurate colleague pay and successful pay period closures.
• Proactively recommending system and process improvements, including administrative AI and automation tools, to boost efficiency and enhance the user experience.
• Creating and maintaining system guides, knowledge cards, and testing documentation.
• Communicating important system events across the business.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as an HR system "super user" with a passion for system development (experience with Oracle is highly desirable as we move to our new platform).
• Hands‑on experience with user testing and working across multiple data sources.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and Excel skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge or experience of integrations and interface processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly and simply.
• A commitment to discretion, confidentiality, and delivering fantastic customer service.

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We also have an early careers network to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career.

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

• Competitive bonus
• Private Medical and Life Assurance
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.

By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.

About Us:

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues. But it is our culture that is considered our best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

"We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace for everyone. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know here ."