HRIS Systems Analyst

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita, a leader in independent education, is seeking an HR Systems Analyst. This role offers remote work with occasional travel to London, focusing on technical support and system improvements for HR applications. Ideal candidates are experienced in CSOD configuration, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative, global environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Aviva Pension

25 Days Holiday Allowance + Bank Holidays

School fee discount

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in CSOD configuration/support.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, development, and technical guidance to HR systems teams.
• Oversee administration and monitoring of HR systems.
• Engage in CSOD Release Preview testing and plan system upgrades.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Education

Cornerstone Certification

Tools

CSOD

Job description

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

We now have an new exciting opportunity for aHR Systems Analystto join our fantastic team.

Please Note: Although this is a remote role you must be based within the UK as you will be required to travel into our London Office for meetings as necessary.

About the role
The role of the HR Systems Analyst is to provide support and guidance to both the HR Systems support team and HR users. Reporting to the HR Systems Platform Manager, this role will play a key part in the delivery of the technical roadmap for Cognita’s HR Systems. The role requires a balance of business analysis skills, deep technical and configuration knowledge, and development skills to deliver system improvements beneficial to the business.

Key Responsibilities:
•Support and Development:Provide support, development, and technical guidance to the HR systems teams.
•System Administration:Oversee administration and monitoring of the HR systems (Cornerstone (CSOD), Edays, SICR, etc.).
•Upgrade Management:Engage in CSOD Release Preview business process testing for ongoing HR Systems upgrades and plan and deliver system upgrades with minimal disruption.
•Process Improvement:Identify potential areas in need of process and performance improvements and create, plan, and implement improvements to HR Systems following full business processes.
•Expert Guidance:Be the go-to expert for HR Systems administration (CSOD) and problem resolution.
•Access Management:Manage and maintain system access for all users and roles.
•Configuration Management:Manage configuration changes to fields, workflows, roles/permissions, layouts, custom objects, custom record types, reports, and dashboards.
•Help-Desk Assistance:Oversee help-desk assistance to internal employees across subsidiaries and external affiliates by troubleshooting and quickly resolving issues with the HR systems and integration elements, coordinating with external vendor 3rd line support when necessary.
•Compliance:Ensure system compliance with company policies, procedures, and protocols for system standards, customisations, and changes.
•Documentation:Fully document and maintain existing and new customisations and workflows, ensuring all documentation is kept updated and relevant knowledgebases reflect the latest changes.
•Integration Maintenance:Maintain any HR Systems integrations and other business intelligence solutions.

This is a global role, supporting the Cognita Group of Companies and schools throughout the world. The HR Systems Analyst will work closely with global HR teams, providing guidance on all future HR system(s) and functional changes, and will work within project teams covering all aspects and modules.

Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a highly skilled HR Systems Analyst with a strong background in Cornerstone (CSOD) configuration and support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently while being an effective global team player.

Essential:
•E xperience in CSOD configuration/support
•In-depth knowledge of Core HR, Learning, Performance, Recruit & Onboarding modules
•Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
•Self-motivated and task-oriented
Desirable:
•Cornerstone Certification
•Spanish and/or Portuguese as a second language

Benefits at Cognita
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Aviva Pension
• 25 Days Holiday Allowance + Bank Holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 6th July.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.