Senior Systems and Data Administrator (HR)
Recruiter
University of Hertfordshire
Listed on
7th January 2022
Location
Hatfield
Salary/Rate
£28756 - £34304
Salary Notes
£28,756 - £31,406 pa with potential to progress to £34,304pa on achieving designated skills and experience
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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Following an internal promotion, we are pleased to offer an exciting progressional opportunity for a motivated individual to work with our dynamic and developing HR system. The Human Resources teams are responsible for supporting managers and staff in connection to all aspects of employment. We work across the University group and our activities support the People strand of the University's Strategic Plan. We particularly encourage applications from men and BAME candidates who are under-represented in this Department. Main duties and responsibilities The Senior Systems and Data Administrator (HR) will be based in the HR Information System Team and supports the HR System (People XD) by writing reports, configuration, testing and training of any new functionality. You will be required to provide consistent and proactive technical advice to users of the HR System and to conduct initial diagnosis of issues that may arise from the team's inbox. Where needed you will also liaise with the HR System supplier, The Access Group. You will be required to create complex reports from the HR System to ensure data integrity, quality and completeness are being adhered to. You will also support with the preparation of both internal and statutory reporting including UCEA, HESA, and financial year end reports, therefore strong analytical skills will be needed. Responsibility for updating and maintaining reference data within the HR System falls within this remit. You'll also assist with new system development including conducting gap analysis, testing fortnightly patches, writing test scripts and supporting the creation and deployment of new functionality to University stakeholders. You will support colleagues from across the University to get the best out of the HR System. Skills and Experience This role requires you to have experience of using, designing and extracting data from large database systems, ideally within HR. You will have experience of report writing using a tool such as Oracle Discoverer, and experience of using Microsoft products are both essential. SQL knowledge and/or experience would be an advantage. You'll demonstrate the ability to train or coach platform users and have administrative or office experience. Effective team working is key to this post with excellent communication skills. You'll be numerate with the ability to collect, process and present complex data, plus strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. A high standard of customer service is essential and you will be proactive and solutions-oriented in your approach. Qualifications required You will either hold a degree level qualification or higher (ideally in Business, Human Resources or Computer Science) or demonstrate equivalent substantial proven experience. See the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, and use your Personal Statement to demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria for this role. Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. We recognise there is currently an under-representation of male staff within the HR department, therefore we particularly encourage applications from male candidates. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family friendly policies. #GoHerts. To apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button. Closing date: 27 January 2022.Interview date: 10 February 2022.
