Systems Analyst in Manchester

Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance. We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Why Manchester Airport Group? At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The Role: As a Systems Analyst in our MAG Digital Products and Services team, you’ll contribute to the HR & Payroll product area working alongside a team of Product Owners, Business Analysts and System Analysts. You’ll champion common HR technology products across our enterprise landscape, focusing on SAP SuccessFactors as the core platform for talent, payroll, and workforce management. This includes driving adoption and optimisation of modules such as Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Recruiting, Performance & Goals, and Learning, ensuring seamless integration with supporting systems and services. Your work will enable digitisation initiatives and deliver solutions that meet the most demanding HR and business challenges across our organisation.

What will make you successful in this role: You’ll have strong expertise in HR technology platforms, particularly SAP SuccessFactors, with experience in cloud-based HRIS and integration with payroll systems. You’ll be qualified in Computer Science, Information Systems, or HR Technology, and ideally possess SAP SuccessFactors Associate Certification alongside relevant cloud or integration credentials. You’ll demonstrate system analysis, HR technology knowledge, technical documentation, and problem-solving skills. You’ll bring strong critical thinking and decision‐making abilities which are essential for optimising HR workflows and ensuring compliance. You’ll have experience partnering with technical and non‐technical stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and system integration and would have conveyed complex SAP SuccessFactors concepts in clear, business‐friendly language for HR and operational teams.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments: We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine. Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best. At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.