Are you looking for your next opportunity within an HR Analyst - Systems role? Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?
If the answer to the above is ‘yes’ then Wickes is the place for you!
Our People Team is seeking an HR Systems Analyst to join us due to internal movement. This full-time position requires three days on-site work at our Northampton location.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and administering HRIS Systems throughout the entire employee lifecycle, aligning with business needs. This includes granting access, managing releases, and performing data integrity audits and corrections. You will collaborate with the wider team as needed and serve as a HR systems specialist stakeholder on projects, acting as a tier 2 escalation point for the shared services team.
Key Accountabilities:
- Administer & maintain the HR systems (e.g. user set up, hierarchy changes)
- Act as an escalation point to problem solve user issues as part of wider HR Shared Services team, and part of the change request review process
- Provide HR data and systems specialist knowledge on projects involving new or upgraded HR systems and involved in designing tools and processes, along with data production for the HR leadership team (i.e annual salary reviews and annual bonus payments, time and attendance discrepancies)
- Provide support to ensure that colleagues are set up and paid correctly by working closely with payroll and operational teams to ensure successful pay period closure
- Proactively recommend system and process improvements to increase efficiencies and improve the end user’s experience
- Create and maintain all HR system guides/ knowledge cards and testing requirements/results.
- Communicate important system events to the wider business.
What are we looking for:
- Previous experience as a HR system “super user” with a keen interest in system development
- Experience of carrying out user testing
- Experience of working with multiple data sources
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Excel Skills
- Knowledge or experience with integrations or interface processes
- Excellent communication skills to effectively present and explain complex analysis in a clear and simple way
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Committed to delivering good customer service
What can we offer you?You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:- Competitive bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Colleague discount
- Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme.
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We have a People Services team in Northampton, where this role is based. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that we are really proud of as it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
