Hr Systems Development Officer

The Harbour Schools Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harbour Schools Partnership in Exeter, UK is seeking an HR Systems Development Officer to implement and develop the new HR and Payroll system, configuring HR workflows and user functionality to meet school needs.

The role acts as a link between end users, the implementation team and People team, helping to design, test and roll out system changes. It is a fixed-term maternity cover, 13 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, starting October 2026.

Qualifications

• Understanding of key HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes and employee records
• Experience of supporting HR and/or payroll administration processes
• Understanding of payroll administration processes

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and development of the HR and Payroll system to configure HR workflows and user functionality
• Act as a key link between end users, the software implementation team and People team, helping to design, test and refine HR workflows
• Assist with training and rollout across the Trust and provide end-user perspective on system development

Skills

HR processes

Payroll knowledge

HR systems

Job description

HR Systems Development Officer The Harbour Schools Partnership•Exeter, UK

Salary: NJC Grade D: £26,824 - £28,598 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £8,485 (D8) and £9,046 (D12) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term maternity cover position working 13 hours per week, 41 weeks per year until September 2027

The Harbour Schools Partnership are looking for a HR System Development Officer to join the team from October 2026.

About the Role

The HR Systems Development Officer will support the implementation and development of The Harbour Schools Partnership's new HR and Payroll system by ensuring that HR processes, workflows and user functionality are configured effectively and meet the operational needs of schools and Harbour Support services.

The postholder will act as a key link between end users, the software implementation team and People team, helping to design, test and refine HR workflows and processes, support system development, pilot new functionality and assist with training and roll out across the Trust.

This role is particularly suited to an experienced school administrator with a good understanding of HR and payroll processes who can bring an end-user perspective to the development of the system.

What We're Looking For

• Understanding of key HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes and employee records
• Experience of supporting HR and/or payroll administration processes
• Understanding of payroll administration processes

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of implementing new systems or processes
• Experience of testing new software or systems developments
• Understanding of NJC and education sector employment practices

If you’re passionate about supporting schools in helping children succeed across Devon, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 11th September 2026, interviews will be held on 17th September 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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