HRIS Specialist

Position: HRIS Specialist

Location: Manchester (With Hybrid Working Available)

Salary Guide: 45,000 - 50,000 Plus Excellent Benefits Package

Our client is a leading Engineering Contractor which operates throughout the UK delivering projects within the water sector and they have a new opportunity for an HRIS Specialist for their Head Office near Manchester with hybrid working available.

The HRIS Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimising the HR information systems, ensuring data accuracy, system compliance, and supporting HR processes. This role requires a strong understanding of HR systems, data management, reporting metrics and HR processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain HR systems, data, and reports, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT team & IT Partners for resolution.
• Ensure HR business processes are kept up-to-date and functioning optimally.
• Analyse and interpret large data sets.
• Produce HR reports, metrics & dashboards to provide valuable insight and support decision-making.
• Lead the implementation of system enhancements across multiple HR systems (e.g. ERP, Recruitment, L&D, Fleet & Benefits) to optimise the long-term efficiency and effectiveness of HRIS reporting and processes.
• Collaborate with IT and HR Advisors to implement and integrate new technologies and systems.
• Manage the system testing process for HR & ensure thorough testing after any ERP system changes or updates to maintain functionality and performance.
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of HR systems, document business requirements and develop business cases to assist decision making and project proposals.
• Provide training and support to HR staff on system usage and best practices.
• Establish & maintain robust systems and data privacy controls and provide support during HR audits to ensure compliance and resolve issues.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as an HRIS Specialist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and data management.
• Familiarity with HR compliance and regulatory requirements e.g. GDPR
• Experience of ERP system upgrade / implementation projects
• Experience of working closely with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in HRIS and ERP software (e.g., IFS, Cornerstone, Eploy, HandsHQ).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI.