Job Description

Posted 1 hour ago

Senior Systems Analyst

Leeds (Hybrid | 2-3 Days Per Week Onsite)
Permanent
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Senior Systems Analyst | HR & Enterprise Systems

A leading, UK-based organisation is looking to appoint a Senior Systems Analyst to take ownership of a business-critical HR and Payroll systems estate, driving technology improvements, system optimisation, integration, governance, and digital transformation initiatives.

This is a highly visible role sitting at the intersection of Technology, Data and Business Change, offering the opportunity to shape the roadmap of enterprise people systems whilst leading a small team of analysts and partnering with stakeholders across IT, HR, Finance and Operations.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical capabilities with a strategic mindset, helping the business maximise the value of its HR technology platforms through continuous improvement, automation and enhanced reporting.

Key Responsibilities

* Own the technical roadmap and strategic development of enterprise HR and Payroll systems.

* Lead a small Systems Analyst team, setting priorities and driving best practice.

* Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve data quality and streamline business processes.

* Gather, analyse and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

* Manage system upgrades, enhancements, releases, testing cycles and change control processes.

* Work closely with third-party technology partners and software vendors to influence product development and resolve platform issues.

* Design and deliver reporting, dashboards and management information to support business decision-making.

* Ensure robust data governance, security controls and compliance standards are maintained.

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Required Experience

* Significant experience working as a Systems Analyst, HR Systems Analyst, Business Systems Analyst or similar role within a complex enterprise environment.

* Strong experience supporting and developing HRIS, Payroll or other business-critical enterprise systems.

* Knowledge of enterprise HR platforms such as SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, Dayforce, Workday or comparable solutions.

* Experience working with:

* SQL

* XML

* Advanced Excel

* Data analysis and reporting tools

* Proven experience delivering systems improvements, upgrades and transformation projects.

* Strong understanding of systems lifecycle management, testing methodologies and release processes.

Desirable Skills

* Experience with cloud-based SaaS platforms.

* Systems integration and interface experience.

* Continuous Improvement, Lean or process optimisation experience.

What's on Offer?

* Competitive salary package

* Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week onsite in Leeds)

* Generous pension contribution

* Private medical insurance

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Flexible benefits package