HR Information Systems Lead (FTC 18 Months)

Job Introduction

Job Description for HR Information Systems Lead (FTC - 18 Months):

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

As a HR Information Systems Lead you will lead the development and production of people data and the improvement and integration of people systems within NNL. 

People analytics is one of the 5 strategic aims for the HR function within NNL, as it will enable the strategic planning required for the business to achieve its objectives. Therefore this role is supporting transformational objectives within the HR team, including maximising the functionality of our people systems, the delivery of improved people analytics and key management information, and the provision of business insights across the HR Function and wider business. 

In addition, this role will make a critical contribution to managing and protecting the integrity of People data, driving consistency and alignment across the function, in order to proactively develop source data to provide high quality insight. 

Role Responsibility

Main Responsibilities for HR Information Systems Lead (FTC - 18 Months):

• Contribute to various projects and take responsibility for supporting any activities through the provision and analysis of people management information and/or development of specific tools.
• Serve as the liaison point with T&DC, BusinessWorld SME’s and where appropriate external system providers on technical matters and issues requiring intervention (system incidents, updates, releases etc).
• Develop processes for creating and sharing MI both within and external to the People function, using tools and techniques to visualise data in easy-to-understand formats, such as diagrams and graphs.
• Maximise BusinessWorld HR MI capability.
• Develop a suite of fit for purpose HR reports to drive efficiencies and support the wider function and business .
• Perform statistical analysis of data to identify trends and patterns in the data produced which will assist the HR Function to achieve its targets.
• Ensure all cyclical reporting is managed within agreed business deadlines/parameters.
• Ensuring the quality and integrity of data and identifying where and how improvements should be made.
• Proactive identification of relevant audit reports to inform analysis of compliance within the business.
• Assist in ad hoc projects in the wider HR Function and support Talent, Skills, ED&I  and Learning and Development teams when required, including the provision of the Gender Pay report and LMI data.  
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to present business intelligence findings and comparisons across all sites.
• Identify process or systems efficiencies feeding back in to Technology & Digital Change and/or BusinessWorld SMEs.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are recorded and the wider HR Support team is updated on a regular basis to remove any single points of failure.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for HR Information Systems Lead (FTC - 18 Months):

• Proven experience in a similar role working with HR data and systems.
• Experience of working with Human Resources Information System(s)/Software (HRIS).
• Proven experience of maintaining and developing real-time information reports and analytics.
• Demonstrated understanding of GDPR regulations.
• Ability to work to multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to positively challenge stakeholders on timeframes and deliverables.
• Able to assess options for technical/ system efficiencies and make recommendations to the Head of HR Operations.
• Expert user of Excel with proven experience of generating, developing and building reports.
• Competent user of Microsoft packages including Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft TEAMS.
• Ability to obtain BPSS level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment and criminal record checks).

Desirable Criteria for HR Information Systems Lead (FTC - 18 Months):

•    Knowledge of BusinessWorld (Agresso).

About the Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

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