HRIS SME

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is seeking an HRIS SME at its London HQ to govern and optimise the SuccessFactors platform, delivering best-in-class HR processes aligned to the global people strategy.

You will lead functional design, advise stakeholders, and strengthen the HRIS community across divisions, driving efficiency and data integrity within a dynamic, international school network.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with HRIS platforms, configuration, data management and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable HR insights.
• Clear communication of technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with HR technology upgrades, implementations or integrations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional authority for SuccessFactors, ensuring global standardisation and governance.
• Lead the functional design and quality of SuccessFactors across defined modules.
• Advise HR stakeholders; balance global standardisation with local needs.
• As part of HR Systems & Operations, ensure governance maturity and system capability.
• Provide line management to a HRIS Business Analyst and build functional capability.

Skills

HRIS platforms

System configuration

Data management

Reporting tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Decision making

Job description

London is our global headquarters where 220 colleagues across Finance, Risk, IT, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 90+ schools in 35+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

HRIS SME

Offering a 12 month fixed-term contract.

As an HRIS SME based at our London Headquarter Office, you will play a crucial role within the Group Central Support team, ensuring effective management and optimisation of our Human Resources Information Systems.

Your expertise will support HR processes that align with the company's strategic goals, fostering a seamless integration of technology and HR operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across divisions and impact organisational efficiency significantly.

The role

• The Senior Manager, HRIS (SuccessFactors SME) is the functional authority for SuccessFactors, accountable for ensuring the platform is designed, configured and governed to deliver best-in-class HR processes aligned to NAE's global people strategy.
• This role leads the functional design and quality of SuccessFactors across defined modules, translating complex HR requirements into scalable, well-governed system solutions.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to HR stakeholders, the role challenges thinking, guides design decisions and ensures solutions balance global standardisation with local needs.
• As part of the HR Systems & Operations function, the role has primary accountability for functional quality, governance maturity and the ongoing capability of the HR community to effectively leverage the system.
• The role also provides line management to a HRIS Business Analyst and actively contributes to building functional capability across HR.

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What we're looking for

To excel in the HRIS SME role, candidates should possess a comprehensive understanding of human resources information systems and their application within a large, dynamic organisation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills combined with attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity.

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with HRIS platforms, system configuration, data management, and reporting tools.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights to HR and business leaders.
• Communication: Skilled in communicating complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Project Management: Experience managing or contributing to projects involving HR technology upgrades, implementations, or integrations.
• Collaboration and Empathy: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments, listening and responding empathetically to user needs and challenges.
• Adaptability: Capacity to embrace change positively, responding efficiently to evolving technology and business requirements.
• Decision Making: Proven track record of making well-considered decisions that balance technical feasibility and business impact.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world‑leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life‑changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like‑minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our "Create your Future" mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.

To Apply

On‑line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

We recruit in line with our EmpowerUs Behaviours Framework: Communicate with Impact, Collaborate with Empathy, Make Considered Decisions, Embrace Change and Drive Growth.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.