People Analyst

Yorkshire Building Society Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services organization as a People Support Analyst, focusing on optimizing the Oracle HCM Cloud platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure robust systems and enhance the colleague experience. Enjoy flexible working, career development, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus of up to 15%

11% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Access to self-service benefits portal

Qualifications

• Experience in Oracle HCM Cloud with hands-on configuration.
• Understanding of Fast Formulas and workflow rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional support and configuration across Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Support quarterly patching cycles and maintain payroll configurations.
• Resolve system support tickets and enhance user experience.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Problem-Solving

Tools

Oracle HCM Cloud

SQL

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our HRIS team within the People Experience function at YBS. As we continue to evolve and optimise our Oracle Fusion HCM platform, we’re looking for someone to bring functional expertise and help us drive forward our People technology roadmap.

About the Role

As a People Support Analyst, you’ll work alongside others in supporting our various People Systems & processes, with a focus on maintaining and enhancing our Oracle HCM Cloud platform. You’ll work closely with colleagues across People Experience, IT, and business contacts to ensure our systems are robust, compliant, and delivering a great colleague experience.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing functional support and configuration across Oracle HCM Cloud, particularly in Payroll, Absence, and Core HR.
• Supporting quarterly patching cycles, including feature analysis, testing, and environment preparation.
• Designing and maintaining Fast Formulas for payroll, absence, and eligibility rules.
• Supporting workflow and approval rules to align with business processes and compliance needs.
• Owning and resolving BAU system support tickets via ServiceNow, collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Supporting integrations, reporting, and data reliability through SQL and HCM Extracts.
• Enhancing user experience through configuration of Journeys, Guided Learning, and Oracle Digital Assistant.
• Championing best-practice governance and identifying opportunities to streamline or retire legacy configurations.

About You

You’ll be technically confident and experienced in Oracle HCM Cloud, with hands-on configuration experience in Payroll, Absence, and Core HR. You’ll have a good understanding of Fast Formulas, workflow rules, and system administration, and be comfortable working across both technical and functional teams.

You’ll also bring:

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate complex technical details in a clear, user-friendly way.
• Experience supporting quarterly release cycles and post-refresh testing.
• A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Desirable experience includes Oracle HCM exposure, including Oracle Journeys, Guided Learning & ideally aware of Redwood.

About Us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts,

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.