At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the configuration of HRIS solutions to enhance colleague experience at JD Sports.
- Company: Join JD Sports, a leading global omni-channel retailer in sports fashion.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, personal development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving HR processes and shaping the future of our workforce.
- Qualifications: Proven expertise in HR systems and project management with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
JD Sports is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. Established in 1981, JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. We aim to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry.
To achieve this, we are looking for an excellent Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help guide and improve the configuration of technical solutions to deliver a successful HRIS project. The role involves:
- Advancing the People Teams' impact by delivering and maintaining the configuration of a full HRIS programme aimed at positioning JD as an employer of choice.
- Evaluating organisational needs and recommending suitable solutions from one or more specific areas of the People function.
- Contributing to the development, testing, and implementation of software solutions and improvements.
- Applying subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes.
- Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve functional performance.
- Consulting across various operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialised knowledge.
- Recommending technical solutions that determine software requirements or configuration.
- Managing competing priorities and maintaining an understanding of legislative requirements for HCM, Time Capture, and Pay.
- Designing, building, and testing integrations between HCM solutions and other product workstreams.
- Synchronising with other HR experts to complete compliance, SKU Testing, BAU Changes, design consistency, and more.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
- Demonstrable credentials as a leading Subject Matter Expert of a People Discipline.
- Experience with Recruitment and HR systems is desirable.
- Experience working with HCM information systems.
- Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management.
- Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross-functional projects.
- Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement technical solutions.
- Excellent recordkeeping, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
We offer amazing benefits including staff discounts on JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
