Interim People & Culture Data Administrator in Oxford

We are currently undergoing an exciting transformation as we implement SAP SuccessFactors across our global business. To support this critical project, we're looking for a tech-savvy, data-driven individual who enjoys working with data, has a keen eye for detail, and is eager to learn. This role will play a key part in our data cleansing and validation activities, ensuring our employee data is accurate, complete, and ready for a successful SAP go-live. You'll work closely with the People & Culture team to review, maintain, and improve employee data across multiple systems while supporting business-as-usual HR administration and reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR systems and data management experience while contributing to a high-profile global project. This is a fixed term position for 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, maintain and validate employee data across People & Culture systems and trackers, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure ongoing accuracy and compliance.
• Support the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors by cleansing and updating employee data from legacy systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy and completeness throughout migration and system transition activities.
• Conduct regular audits of People & Culture systems and employee records to ensure compliance with organisational policies, data governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain data guides and documentation to support consistent data management practices and organisational structures across the People & Culture team and wider business.
• Support routine and ad hoc global People & Culture reporting by extracting and preparing accurate employee data for stakeholders.
• Update and maintain employee information including personal details, organisational changes and employment records.
• Provide administrative support for payroll-related data activities, including preparing payroll input files and ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Manage data retention and data purging activities in line with company policies, GDPR requirements and applicable legislation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of People & Culture data processes, procedures and controls.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good data processing skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to review, validate and maintain large volumes of data.
• Experience of data input, update, cleansing, reporting and record management.
• Strong Excel skills, including working confidently with large spreadsheets and datasets.
• Good systems aptitude with the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with People & Culture teams and stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive, data-driven mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary-Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Lets discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.