People Systems Lead (SAP HR)

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking a People Systems Lead in Eastleigh to manage HR data systems and drive improvements in HR technology. The role involves ensuring data accuracy, supporting global HR processes, and leading system change initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in HR systems, particularly SAP, and strong project management skills. This is a hybrid role offering the chance to impact business decision-making directly.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing and maintaining HR systems, particularly SAP HR.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for HR data across multiple geographies.
• Manage SAP OM and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Support annual reward processes by ensuring systems and trackers are accurate.

Skills

HR systems management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

SAP HR

Job description

People Systems Lead

Eastleigh - Hybrid (2 days onsite)

12 month FTC

Circa £60,000

You'll be the Subject Matter Expert for employee data across Group Functions, managing ongoing HR system development and delivering critical business insights. With responsibility for maintaining system accuracy, supporting global processes, and driving continuous improvement, you'll help shape the way we use HR technology to support people strategies and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for HR data across multiple geographies (7 countries).
• Manage SAP OM (Organisational Management) and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Support annual reward processes (pay review, bonus cycle) by ensuring systems and trackers are accurate and effective.
• Lead the annual systems calendar (HRSPs, UAT, updates) and coordinate across teams.
• Build, define, and deliver non-standard HR reports to meet business needs.
• Provide data insights and support people change projects.
• Act as an escalation point for data queries and system defects, working with technical and functional teams to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and reporting through collaboration and best practice.
• Lead HR system change projects, from business case through to implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the introduction of new HR technologies, ensuring data integrity and successful deployment.
• Facilitate effective UAT across People Operations, including access, training, and best practice sharing.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience managing and maintaining HR systems, particularly SAP HR.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, able to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and analytical approach.
• Proven track record in project management and delivering HR system change initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects across different geographies.
• Commercially aware, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Problem solver with the initiative to drive ideas and improvements independently.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a global people function, where you'll have the scope to shape HR system improvements and directly impact business decision-making. If you're passionate about HR technology, thrive in complex environments, and want to be at the forefront of HR system transformation, we'd love to hear from

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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