Senior HR Systems Specialist

Senior Systems Specialist (Systems Maintenance, Configuration Changes, Technical Issues)

Department:
Portfolio Delivery

• Salary: £47,387 - £56.535
• Holidays: 34 Days + Bank Hols
• Hours:
  
  36.5 Hrs
• Hybrid Working: 2 Days in Office
• Benefits:
  Great Pension / Sick Pay / L&D & Career Progression Opportunities
• Facilities:
  Great Food / Entertainment & Sports/Gym - On-Site
• Parking:
  On-Site
• Public Transport:
  Good Rail & Bus Links to Campus
• Roads: M1, M6, M40, M42, M69, A45, A46 all very close

Senior System Specialist required for a world leading University that is highly regarded as an innovative, transformative and collaborative institution.

Driving excellence in systems support by delivering a high-quality, efficient, and dependable support and maintenance service for the HR/Payroll system, ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction.

Providing advanced technical leadership for the HR/Payroll system, translating evolving business needs into effective solutions through advanced configuration, innovative enhancements, and the resolution of complex technical challenges, while contributing to key system-related projects.

Cultivating strong partnerships with stakeholders and external suppliers, building and maintaining productive working relationships to ensure seamless service delivery, system improvements, and long-term value.

• Extensive hands‑on SAP Payroll configuration experience, including schemas, wage types, rules, and complex payroll calculations.
• Proven application/systems support expertise, with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, and manage escalations with internal teams and software suppliers.
• Demonstrable senior-level experience in HR/Payroll systems, with a credible track record of delivering complex system changes and enhancements.
• Strong practical delivery capability, with a focus on performing and implementing technical solutions rather than purely leading or coordinating projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation governing HR administration, payroll and/or pensions legislation including GDPR.