Senior HR Systems Analyst

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City University is seeking a Senior HR Systems Analyst to lead the management of HR systems. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree or equivalent experience, be proactive in problem-solving, and support system configurations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

40 days of annual leave including statutory holidays

Family-friendly policies

State-of-the-art campus facilities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in maintaining or configuring Oracle Fusion HCM.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and maintenance of key HR systems.
• Provide ongoing support to HR and Payroll teams.
• Manage quarterly system upgrade releases.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of HR data collection strategies

Organized

Collaborative

Proactive in problem-solving

Education

Degree in IT or a related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle Fusion HCM

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Job Description

The full-time starting salary is normally £44,131.00 per annum, with progression available in post to £51,182.00 per annum. This role also carries a 5% market supplement.

Grade: G

Full-time, permanent role.

Our HR Department is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Senior HR Systems Analyst. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the management, maintenance, and optimisation of key HR systems, including Core HR, Payroll, Absence Management, and Learning and Development modules.

If you are a dedicated professional who shares our values and are looking to make an impact in a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is ideal for you.

Reporting to the HR Systems and Reporting Manager, you will support the Human Resources team and the wider University community, as well as contribute to project-based activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing ongoing support to HR and Payroll teams, ensuring system configurations meet operational needs.
2. Maintaining and developing system structures and reporting hierarchies.
3. Raising Change Requests for the Change Advisory Board and conducting testing to validate changes.
4. Submitting support requests to external support desks and monitoring cases until resolution.
5. Leading data quality initiatives, including mass data loads and impact assessments.
6. Managing quarterly system upgrade releases.
7. Engaging with stakeholders to identify development opportunities.
8. Exploring new functionalities with the Systems Manager to support continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience, with prior experience in maintaining or configuring Oracle Fusion HCM. Effective communication skills, knowledge of HR data collection strategies, and the ability to learn quickly are essential. The ideal candidate will be organized, collaborative, and proactive in problem-solving.

We offer a generous pension scheme, 40 days of annual leave including statutory holidays, family-friendly policies, and state-of-the-art campus facilities. Our hybrid working model allows a blend of on-site and remote work, depending on duties.

For informal queries, contact Josh Livingston, HR Systems and Reporting Manager, at [e-mail].

The selection process includes an interview and a work-related exercise, with details provided to shortlisted candidates.

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Job Description

The appointed candidate will typically be employed through our subsidiary, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Candidates with prior LGPS membership can opt to join the LGPS scheme; employment will be directly with Birmingham City University.

About Us

Aligned with our Strategy for 2030 and Beyond, our mission is to empower students to transform their lives and realize their potential. Through education, research, and graduate impact, we support individual growth and societal change.

Located in Birmingham, our university has a heritage of innovation dating back to 1843, originally founded as the Birmingham Government School of Design. Our heritage of creative making and knowledge exchange continues through our STEAM agenda, research, and enterprise, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful research.