Are you an expert in HR and payroll with experience using iTrent?

People Systems Manager
Location: Inner London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £47,745 + £5,094 London weighting per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Duration: 5 months (until 29 August 2025)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled People Systems Manager to lead the development, integration, and maintenance of their People & OD Department’s HR and payroll system. Based in Inner London, this hybrid role requires a strategic thinker who can optimise systems, improve user experience, and support key business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of HR and payroll systems, ensuring they are effective, user-friendly, and aligned with business needs.
• Act as the primary contact for system-related projects, driving improvements and system optimisation.
• Work closely with IT and service providers to manage contracts, performance levels, and system enhancements.
• Provide expert advice on HR systems to improve processes and maximise efficiency.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop functional system solutions that align with business goals.
• Deliver training, guidance, and communications on system use and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and maintain data integrity.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Essential: Advanced knowledge of HR and payroll systems, particularly iTrent.
• Expertise in data protection and employee data management.
• Generalist HR knowledge, including recruitment, reward, and payroll legislation.
• Strong technical skills in HR software, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to plan, manage projects and lead system improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to EDI principles.

Desirable:

• Project management training or CIPD qualification.
• Experience managing HR and payroll systems in a large, complex organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment. If you have the expertise and drive to lead systems transformation, we want to hear from you!

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