Human Resources System Analyst

Location: London

Location type: Hybrid

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role

Reporting to the CPO, the HR Systems Analyst will play a key role in helping improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR function and our employees' experience by managing our core HR System and any 3rd party bolt-ons or integrations, enhancing our people processes and evolving our approach to self-service. Therefore, helping guide and improve our Global HR processes through automation. This role will be fantastic for someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for both HR and systems architecture and integrations.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the implementation, configuration and rollout of any HRMS or 3rd party talent systems (including documentation, notifications, alerts and training resources) to meet the business needs.
• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with business objectives by identifying areas for automation whilst ensuring the user experience is optimal.
• Addressing all HR System issues and develop action plans to resolve those issues, liaising with key stakeholders.
• Performing routine system upkeep for the HR Systems e.g., data integrity, data uploads, data cleanse and workflow design and performing periodic system setups.
• Ensuring integrity of data held on the HRMS and advising HR colleagues of actions needed to maintain data accuracy.
• Helping to develop change management plans for all impacted audiences when introducing changing processes and practices.
• Providing day-to-day support to all HR system users, including training, developing training guides and facilitating sessions as required.
• Partnering with the data and analytics team to create and generate reports to support key business projects; providing meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Identifying new areas of the business that could benefit from further analysis and taking a proactive approach to achieving tangible results for the HR team as well as the wider business.
• Improving the effectiveness of current HR processes, recommending and implementing improvements to streamline current manual processes and practices.
• Working with cross-functional teams, including IT, HR Ops, data and analytics, HR CoEs, to gather requirements and identify and implement solutions.

What we’re looking for

• The ideal candidate would have in-depth knowledge of working on cloud-based HRMS.
• Previous experience in implementing a new cloud-based HR System would be advantageous, also experience integrating 3rd party systems to the main HRMS.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a willingness and ability to quickly learn new tools, systems and software.
• Strong systems thinking, design thinking and process thinking skills.
• Excellent IT skills particularly; Excel and PowerPoint.
• Relentless attention to detail is essential.
• Knowledge of standard HR metrics and key performance indicators.
• Experience in using data to generate insight and management information.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to work effectively across the Group and with suppliers at different levels.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional, confident and 'can do' attitude.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.