Senior HR Officer - Systems

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council, Stevenage-based, is seeking a Senior HR Officer to lead and optimise HR systems amid Local Government Reorganisation. You will provide expert HRIS guidance, design system solutions with stakeholders, manage testing and training, and line-manage a team, delivering value and improved customer experience.

The role offers hybrid working, a fixed-term/secondment arrangement until 31 August 2027, and a starting salary circa £44,253 with progression to £48,738 per annum

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy is critical.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Solid understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Experience with HR systems and data management.
• Ability to advise on HR systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior HR Officer, provide expert advice on HR systems for organisational change.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement system solutions.
• Identify improvements to processes and customer experience.
• Manage and optimise HR systems, including testing, demonstrations, and training.
• Translate complex processes into clear guidance for users.
• Support contract and supplier management to ensure value and performance.
• Line-manage a team and deliver against priorities and deadlines.
• Deputise for the HR Manager when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data accuracy

Organisational skills

HR policies knowledge

HR systems guidance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Officer

Job Introduction

Salary and Terms

Starting Salary: £44,253 opportunity to progress to £48,738 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: 34

Location: Stevenage/Hybrid

Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment (until 31st August 2027)

Directorate: Resources

About The Team

The HR Systems team is dedicated to improving how colleagues interact with HR systems across the organisation.

Working closely with stakeholders, the team identifies business needs and delivers innovative solutions that enhance both current operations and future capability.

You will play a key role in supporting the organisation through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), helping deliver people-focused change and organisational transformation.

About The Role

As a Senior HR Officer, you will:

• Provide expert advice on HR systems to support organisational change and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to design and implement system solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance customer experience
• Manage and optimise HR systems, including system testing, delivering demonstrations, and facilitating training
• Translate complex technical processes into clear, accessible guidance
• Support contract and supplier management to ensure value for money and performance
• Line manage a team, ensuring delivery against priorities, work plans and deadlines
• Deputise for the HR Manager when required

This is a varied fast-paced role, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to “hit the ground running”
• A strong communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Skilled in problem-solving, with sound professional judgement
• Highly organised and able to manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experienced in HR systems and supporting service improvement

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Sound understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Strong IT skills, with experience of digital systems and data
• Ability to provide advice and guidance on HR systems and processes

Desirable

• Experience working with HR systems or in a similar rol
• Technical expertise in HRIS or ATS platform
• Knowledge of SAP
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience as a technical specialist in HR systems

Why Join Us?

This Is a Great Opportunity To

• Make a meaningful impact on HR systems and employee experience
• Work collaboratively across a large organisation
• Develop your expertise in HR systems and transformation
• Take on leadership responsibilities and support service improvement

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is Level 11. Please locate the job profile here:

Job profiles - Corporate services

To hear more about this opportunity please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September 2026.

Additional Information

We are changing

Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident

We are proud to be aDisability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Secondment

This role is open to secondments for eligible employees who work for HCC. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis, you must have your line manager’s approval before submitting your application. You will be asked to confirm this within your application form. If you are not eligible for a secondment (e.g., you are currently on a fixed‑term contract that would end before this positions ends) or you indicate that your manager cannot support a secondment, your application will be considered on a fixed‑term contract basis instead.