System Analyst

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a System Analyst for a 2-year fixed-term contract in Colchester. This role involves analyzing HR processes, collaborating on system integrations, and providing technical support for HRIS platforms. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science and experience in HR technology implementation. This position offers a dynamic work environment committed to innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C (or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, Workday Pro, PMP) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document current HR processes for improvement.
• Collaborate on system integrations and data models.
• Provide system support within People Operations.

Skills

Experience implementing HRIS platforms

Ability to create custom reports

Experience with system integrations

Hands-on experience with data migration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE

Job description

System Analyst – People Operations (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference
At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward‑thinking working environment. This role provides a unique opportunity to play a central part in scaling and modernising our HR technology landscape. You will join a collaborative, inclusive team that values innovation and meaningful impact.

About the Role:

• Analyse and document current recruitment, HR, and payroll processes to identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Work with People Operations teams to translate business needs into system configurations.
• Collaborate with Digital Solutions and IT teams on system integrations, data models, reporting structures, and security & infrastructure decisions.
• Act as the People Operations business lead for the HR system implementation, supporting data cleansing and validation, participating in data migration testing, and supporting configuration testing.
• Provide first‑line system support within People Operations.
• Maintain system configuration including workflows, forms, fields, and business rules.
• Assist with day‑to‑day activities and other related tasks within the People Operations team as directed by the college.
• Serve as the technical point of contact within the People Operations team for HR system‑related queries, improvements, and reporting.
• Continuously develop and update professional expertise in relevant HR systems and technology.
• Promote and adhere to the College's policies on Safeguarding, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, College Values, and Health & Safety.
• Provide general support to the People Operations team, assisting with day‑to‑day administrative and operational tasks as required.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C (or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (Desirable).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM‑CP, Workday Pro, PMP) (Desirable).

Experience:

• Hands‑on experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining HRIS platforms.
• Experience supporting upgrades, patches, and system enhancements.
• Experience with system implementation, integration, upgrades, and data migration.
• Experience integrating payroll software with HRIS or finance systems.
• Creating custom reports and dashboards for HR metrics (e.g., turnover, headcount, time‑to‑hire).
• Supporting transitions between legacy systems and new HR platforms.

All applications will be assessed against the stated requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.