Position Management & Data Specialist

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Hybrid working options

University benefits platform

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a detail‑focused Post Management Assistant to support accurate creation and governance of Positions in Oracle Fusion HCM. You will work with People & OD, Finance and other stakeholders to keep data reliable, up to date and aligned with policy.

You’ll handle frontline support, maintain position structures, and contribute to salary coding and reporting. A structured, data‑driven candidate with strong communication will thrive in this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
• A detail-oriented approach with high accuracy.
• Experience with HR/Payroll systems, ideally Oracle Fusion HCM or similar.
• Ability to extract, manipulate and interpret data using reporting tools like Power BI.
• Understanding data protection principles and applying them practically.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support via telephone and email to colleagues across the University.
• Set up and maintain Positions on Oracle Fusion HCM with proper authorisation.
• Collaborate with Employment Services to process Position changes accurately.
• Liaise with Finance to keep Position funding information and payroll-ready codes current.
• Ensure alignment of Position data across People & OD and Finance systems.
• Maintain reporting structures and support unit changes and restructures.
• Produce data quality reports and investigate anomalies in funding/activity codes.
• Support data requirements for HESA through monthly housekeeping.
• Help develop Position management processes and stakeholder communications.
• Attend meetings with senior stakeholders to review staff lists and data accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Independent and collaborative

Customer-focused service

Ability to manage competing priorities

Tools

Oracle Fusion HCM

ResourceLink

Power BI

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a detail‑focused Post Management Assistant to support accurate creation and governance of Positions in Oracle Fusion HCM. You will work with People & OD, Finance and other stakeholders to keep data reliable, up to date and aligned with policy.

You’ll handle frontline support, maintain position structures, and contribute to salary coding and reporting. A structured, data‑driven candidate with strong communication will thrive in this hybrid role.