Systems Data Governance Specialist - (SAP SuccessFactors)

Coventry University; Coventry; Vor Ort; GBP 39.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent Employers Pension

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Public

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

Tuition fee discounts for staff

CU Reward Scheme

Cycle To work scheme

Zusammenfassung

Coventry University Group is recruiting a Systems Data Governance Specialist to oversee the data governance framework for SAP SuccessFactors and related systems. You will establish data standards, ownership and governance processes to ensure data quality, compliance and accuracy across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading data quality, cleansing initiatives, and developing dashboards and governance reports to provide insights on workforce data integrity, trends and

Qualifikationen

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification with proven experience in data governance and data quality within People systems, HR, Payroll, or similar data-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors, especially Employee Central, Position Management and reporting capabilities, and experience driving data quality improvements.

Aufgaben

• Develop and deliver the Group's People Systems Data Governance Framework across SAP SuccessFactors and related systems.
• Lead data quality and cleansing initiatives, resolve data issues, and implement preventative controls.
• Create dashboards, scorecards and governance reports to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Govern system changes, reporting structures and business processes with appropriate controls, testing and approvals.

Kenntnisse

Data governance

SAP SuccessFactors

Data quality management

Data cleansing

Dashboards

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title Systems Data Governance Specialist - (SAP SuccessFactors)

Job Reference: 3847

Application Closing Date: 06/12/2026

Division, Department: CU Corporate Services Limited (CUCS), PT Global People Systems

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £39,324 up to £44,710 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Mode: Permanent, Full Time

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them.

Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group's ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

We are recruiting a Systems Data Governance Specialist to join our People Systems Team. In this role you will support the development and delivery of the Group's People Systems Data Governance Framework across SAP SuccessFactors and related systems. Working closely with the Group People Systems Manager and key stakeholders, you will help establish data standards, ownership and governance processes that ensure high levels of data quality, compliance and accuracy across the employee lifecycle.

You will lead data quality and cleansing initiatives, identifying and resolving data issues, implementing preventative controls, and promoting best practice across the People function. Through the creation of dashboards, scorecards and governance reports, you will provide meaningful insight into workforce data integrity, compliance, trends and performance, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

This role will also support the governance of system changes, reporting structures and business processes, ensuring appropriate controls, testing and approvals are in place. Working with People Systems, Digital Services and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure People data remains accurate, compliant and fit for operational, statutory and strategic workforce planning purposes.

Our Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent qualification, with proven experience in data governance, data quality management and data cleansing within People systems, HR, Payroll, or another business-critical, data-driven environment.

You will have strong functional knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors, particularly Employee Central, Position Management and reporting capabilities, together with experience of identifying and assuring data corrections and driving data quality improvements. You will be confident in developing dashboards, governance reporting and management information that support senior decision-making, workforce planning, statutory reporting, audit requirements and other formal data requests.

With a solid understanding of data governance, data quality assurance, validation processes, GDPR, information governance and data security principles, you will bring strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. You will be able to interpret complex datasets, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and present meaningful insights that support effective decision-making and continuous improvement.

The Benefits

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.