Senior Systems Analyst

Leeds (Hybrid | 2-3 Days Per Week Onsite)

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

A leading, UK-based organisation is looking to appoint a Senior Systems Analyst to take ownership of a business-critical HR and Payroll systems estate, driving technology improvements, system optimisation, integration, governance, and digital transformation initiatives.

This is a highly visible role sitting at the intersection of Technology, Data and Business Change, offering the opportunity to shape the roadmap of enterprise people systems whilst leading a small team of analysts and partnering with stakeholders across IT, HR, Finance and Operations.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical capabilities with a strategic mindset, helping the business maximise the value of its HR technology platforms through continuous improvement, automation and enhanced reporting.

• Own the technical roadmap and strategic development of enterprise HR and Payroll systems.
• Lead a small Systems Analyst team, setting priorities and driving best practice.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve data quality and streamline business processes.
• Gather, analyse and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Manage system upgrades, enhancements, releases, testing cycles and change control processes.
• Work closely with third-party technology partners and software vendors to influence product development and resolve platform issues.
• Design and deliver reporting, dashboards and management information to support business decision-making.
• Ensure robust data governance, security controls and compliance standards are maintained.
• Support systems integration activities between HR, Finance and other enterprise applications.
• Act as the technical SME for stakeholders across the organisation, providing guidance on system functionality and future capabilities.

• Significant experience working as a Systems Analyst, HR Systems Analyst, Business Systems Analyst or similar role within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong experience supporting and developing HRIS, Payroll or other business-critical enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of enterprise HR platforms such as SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, Dayforce, Workday or comparable solutions.
• Experience working with:
• SQL
• XML
• Advanced Excel
• Data analysis and reporting tools
• Proven experience delivering systems improvements, upgrades and transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of systems lifecycle management, testing methodologies and release processes.
• Experience engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, projects and competing business priorities.

• Experience with cloud-based SaaS platforms.
• Systems integration and interface experience.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean or process optimisation experience.
• Data governance and information security awareness.
• Experience supporting digital transformation programmes.

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week onsite in Leeds)
• Generous pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Electric vehicle and salary sacrifice schemes
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities