Senior HR Systems Consultant

Senior HR Systems Consultant
12-month fixed term contract

Salary from £59,200 + up to 15% bonus, single cover medical & other excellent benefits

Scottish

Power HQ, Glasgow (hybrid)
Closing date - 11th of June 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

The Senior HR Systems Consultant is responsible for the strategic support, enhancement, and optimisation of the organisation’s core HR and payroll technology platforms, with a primary focus on Workday and Service Now HRSD .Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role leads the delivery of complex systems projects—including legislative updates, technical assurance activities, and process improvements—while driving automation and efficiency across HR and payroll operations.

With deep expertise in HR business processes and systems architecture, the consultant works closely with stakeholders at all levels, both locally and globally, to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, compliant, and scalable. This includes translating business requirements into robust technical designs, managing system implementations, overseeing data model development, and resolving high-impact incidents to maintain operational excellence.

What you'll be doing

Project Planning & Delivery - Leads the planning, estimation, and delivery of (GBS) systems projects, contributing to the annual systems roadmap. Works with stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and scope business requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance obligations.

Business Requirements & Solution Design - Engages with stakeholders to gather, challenge, and validate business requirements. Translates these into functional and technical specifications for Workday and Service Now HRSD , identifying process gaps and recommending scalable, compliant solutions that balance user needs with system capabilities.

Systems Expertise & Knowledge Sharing - Acts as a subject matter expert across core HR systems, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Promotes knowledge sharing across the HR function through informal training, documentation, and support, ensuring broader understanding of system capabilities and best practices.

Global Collaboration - Works closely with global HR and IT teams , including overseas group functions, to align on system design, integration, and delivery. Shares expertise and contributes to the development of global standards and solutions that meet both local and international business needs.

Process Optimisation & Automation - Drives continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to HR and payroll processes. Focuses on increasing automation, improving data quality, and expanding self-service functionality to deliver a more efficient and user-friendly experience.

Innovation & Solution Development - Evaluates emerging technologies, system updates, and new functionality within Workday and Service Now. Benchmarks against industry trends and peer organisations to identify opportunities for innovation and future-proofing of HR systems.

Solution Implementation & Testing - Leads the specification, configuration, testing, and deployment of system changes, upgrades, and new functionality. Defines testing strategies, executes test plans, and ensures robust documentation and change control processes are followed.

Stakeholder Engagement - Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across HR, Payroll, IT, and the wider business—including international teams. Ensures clear communication of system changes, project progress, and business impacts, while advocating for user needs and system integrity.

Management Information & Reporting - Supports the development and delivery of HR and payroll reporting, including dashboards and analytics for local and group-level stakeholders. Where possible, implements automated and self-service reporting solutions to improve accessibility and reduce manual effort.

What you'll bring

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Information Technology , Computer Science , or a related field.

Extensive experience in a senior HR systems or consultancy role, with a proven track record of supporting and enhancing…