HR Systems Manager - 12 month Mat Cover

Are you a tech-savvy HR professional with a passion for optimising human resource operations? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic HR Systems Manager to support our suite of HR Systems, including recruitment & onboarding, flexible benefits, as well as HR & Payroll.This HR Systems Manager is a fantastic opportunity to come in and make a real impact during the course of the 12 month FTC.The Role: As a fast paced Private Equity backed business we have big plans for the future as we continue our Transformation ensuring we become the digital leader in plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.(Highbourne Group includes brands such as City Plumbing, Direct Heating Spares, Energy Efficiency, National Shower Spares, Plumbnation, Plumbworld, The Bathroom Showroom, and The Underfloor Heating Store).As our HR Systems Manager, your responsibilities will be central to the oversight, enhancement, and upkeep of our array of HR systems. These include our HR and Payroll system (iTrent), our Case Management System (Jira), Flexible Benefits system, as well as all integrations . You'll be instrumental in ensuring these systems function seamlessly, optimising their performance, and implementing enhancements where necessary. Your role will involve not only managing the day-to-day operations but also strategising for long-term efficiency and effectiveness in supporting our HR functions.Key Responsibilities Maintain & deliver a high-performing HR System function that focuses on continuous improvement.Guide and advise on system processing and procedure, including troubleshooting and error fixing.Identify improvements and efficiencies, working closely with relevant stakeholders.Support configuration, administration updates & testing.This is a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave. You should be based in the UK, and prepared to travel to our Head Office in Crick, Northamptonshire at least once a week.You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider HR team and you'll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies Experience with HR Information Systems in a testing/triage capacity (is essential).Experience of maintaining configuration within a HR system (would be beneficial).Attention to detail and analytical skills.A superb communicator and collaborative team player.Confident with Excel/Google Sheets including IF Statements.Problem solving and inquisitive nature for root cause analysis.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: HRIS and Payroll Analyst, Payroll Systems Analyst, HR Systems Analyst, HR Systems Administrator, Payroll Analyst, HRIS Analyst, Systems Analyst, HRIS Systems Analyst, Workday, iTrent, Flex Genius, Genius, MHR, Oracle, SAP, Resourcelink.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.