HR Systems Lead in Birmingham)

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Library services

Free on-site parking

Discounted travel scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health and counselling

Job summary

Birmingham Newman University is seeking an experienced HR Systems Lead (iTrent) to drive the university's HR systems transformation from Birmingham. The role focuses on implementing the new eRecruitment solution and maximizing value from the integrated HR Management System.

You will configure, administer and optimise iTrent, support UAT, troubleshoot issues, and work with external consultants, IT, Finance and HR stakeholders to deliver key modules including eRecruitment, Onboarding, eSignatures

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR systems transformation projects.
• Strong iTrent expertise with module implementation experience (eRecruitment, Onboarding, eSignatures, Survey Builder).
• Ability to configure, test, optimise iTrent workflows and support UAT.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test and optimise iTrent modules and workflows.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with external consultants, Digital & IT Services, Finance and HR stakeholders to deliver projects.

Skills

iTrent expertise

HR systems

stakeholder engagement

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: 20 th 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: 20 th 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
• staff development opportunities.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer