HR Systems Lead (iTrent)

Birmingham Newman University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave entitlement plus

Bank holidays

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

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

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.

Working within the Human Resources Department and reporting to the Deputy Director, you will configure, test and optimise iTrent modules and workflows, support UAT, troubleshoot issues, and help deliver integrations and automated processes.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test and optimise iTrent modules and workflows.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and issue resolution.
• Assist with system integrations, APIs and automated processes.
• Review and improve existing iTrent configurations and processes.

Job description

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: 1st October 2026

Interviews will take place on 20th October 2026

Staff Benefits

• 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

Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.