Hr Systems Lead

Ad Warrior Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Travel discounts

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Birmingham Newman University is seeking an experienced HR Systems Lead (iTrent) to drive the next phase of our HR systems transformation. You will configure and optimise iTrent, support eRecruitment and onboarding, and work with internal teams and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.

The role reports to the Deputy Director of Human Resources and focuses on implementing key modules while building internal capability and best practices across HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer and optimise the iTrent system.
• Support and drive forward the implementation of key iTrent modules (eRecruitment, Onboarding, eSignatures).
• Collaborate with external consultants, Digital & IT Services and HR stakeholders to ensure project delivery.

Job description

HR Systems Lead

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608 - £38,784 per annum pro rata

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term, Part-time (18.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 20th of October 2026

Birmingham Newman University is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Systems Lead (iTrent) to play a key role in the next phase of our HR systems transformation programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a HR systems specialist with strong iTrent expertise to support the implementation of our new eRecruitment solution and help maximise the value of our integrated HR Management System.

Working within the Human Resources Department and reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources, you will provide specialist knowledge, input and expertise in the configuration, administration and optimisation of the University’s iTrent system.

A significant focus of the role will be supporting and driving forward the implementation of key iTrent modules, including:

• eRecruitment
• Onboarding
• eSignatures
• Survey Builder

The postholder will work closely with external consultants, Digital & IT Services colleagues, Finance (Payroll) colleagues and HR stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, whilst developing sustainable internal capability and embedding best practice across the University. This will include configuring, testing and optimising iTrent modules and workflows, supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), troubleshooting and resolving issues, supporting system integrations, APIs and automated business processes and reviewing and improving existing iTrent system configurations, processes and protocols.

Closing date for applications: 20th October 2026

Interviews will take place on in November 2026

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer