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Are you ready to lead a critical project embedding a new HRIS and Payroll system? As an HR Analyst, you will shape the future of HR and payroll processes for a prestigious college, ensuring system implementation runs smoothly and efficiently. This is your chance to make a tangible impact while developing your expertise within a supportive environment.

Division: Human Resources Salary: £40k - 50k per year + Plus Oxford weighting Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Work Type: Permanent Job: 23860

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Leading the sourcing, onboarding, and implementation of a new HRIS and Payroll system, aligning with the college's strategic goals.
• Overseeing data cleansing, profile validation, and system migration activities to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Finance and other teams to streamline processes and optimise the new system's capabilities.
• Managing project timelines, reporting progress, and adapting plans to meet deadlines effectively.
• Supporting system testing, user training, and post-implementation reviews to facilitate smooth adoption.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying system enhancements and process efficiencies.
• Ensuring compliance with data governance frameworks and data quality standards throughout the project.

• Opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile system implementation project.
• 38 days holiday (pro-rata), including public holidays and college closure days.
• Flexibility with one home working day per week during non-peak periods.
• Access to college facilities such as the gym and sports areas.
• Engaging environment with long-standing staff and a family-like culture.

Our client is a renowned college with a rich history. Committed to excellence in education and community, they foster a supportive and inclusive culture. The college strives to create an environment where staff can thrive both professionally and personally.

• Proven experience of sourcing, project managing, and implementing HRIS and / or Payroll systems, ideally within the public sector, higher education, or charity sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and payroll legislation.
• Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and data quality assurance using Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar tools.
• Experience with HR data cleansing, migration, and HR process improvement projects.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile or similar), is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in HR, Business, IT, or related fields.

While there is flexibility for some remote working, this role demands regular onsite collaboration with various departments. Candidates should be accessible by reliable transport and comfortable with travel to site as needed. Central Oxford location.

If you are motivated to lead a key systems project with impact, and have previous experience in doing so, and are available to start by late January 2026, please apply online today! We will review all applications and respond promptly.

You MUST be able to attend a 1st stage online interview on 18th Dec if selected. Long notice periods cannot be considered. Start by end of January 2026.