Solution Sme - Pay (FTC Until Oct 2026)

JD Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to enhance their HRIS program. You will evaluate organizational needs and recommend technical solutions to improve efficiency within the People function. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in HR systems and demonstrate exceptional leadership to drive projects. The role involves testing and designing integrations between HCM solutions and collaborating with HR experts to ensure compliance. This position is key to developing a superior colleague experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a leading Subject Matter Expert in a People Discipline.
• Capability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross‑functional projects.
• Strong background in business operations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business operations and processes to identify improvements.
• Recommend and design technical solutions for HR functions.
• Test integrations between HCM solutions and other systems.

Skills

Subject Matter Expertise in People Discipline

Experience with HR systems

Experience with HCM information systems

Project management skills

Leadership and mentorship abilities

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Role overview

Advance the People Teams' impact by delivering and maintaining the configuration of a full HRIS programme aimed at positioning JD as an employer of choice. The JD People team puts the colleague at the heart of what we do to develop a level of service that emulates the JD brand and maximises colleague experience.

We are looking for an excellent SME to help guide and improve the configuration of technical solutions to deliver a successful HRIS project. As an SME within the People function, your duties will include evaluating organisational needs and recommending suitable solutions from one or more specific areas of the People function and contributing to the development, testing, and implementation of software solutions and improvements.

A successful SME should possess a good track record in evaluating organisational needs and configuration of solutions, improving organisational efficiency by applying their expert knowledge of one or more areas of the People function to resolve complex challenges.

Key Duties / Responsibilities :

• Applying subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes
• Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve functional performance. Consulting across various operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialised knowledge
• Recommending technical solutions that determine software requirements or configuration
• Manage competing priorities. Maintain an understanding of legislative requirements for HCM, Time Capture and Pay
• Determining whether technical solutions meet defined requirements. Verifying technical reference information, including user guides, training manuals, and system requirements
• Design, build and test integrations between HCM solution and other product workstreams
• Synchronise with the other HR experts to complete the following activities to the best of your ability : Compliance, SKU Testing, BAU Changes, design consistency and more.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge needed :

• Demonstrable credentials as a leading Subject Matter Expert of a People Discipline
• Experience with Recruitment, and HR systems is desirable
• Experience working with HCM information systems
• Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management
• Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross‑functional projects
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement technical solutions
• Excellent record‑keeping, as well as written and verbal communication skills.