AddressCan you think strategically, analytically, and engage in sophisticated problem solving? Do you want to work with other collaborators across the business, supporting the delivery or change of our services to clients, keep reading!
We have a high profile and rapid paced role within the Digital & Design Support services team for a HR / Payroll Specialist. You will need to be a strong collaborator, working closely with suppliers, senior leaders, customers and other guides all focussed on delivering the best outcomes for clients.
Not only with you have the variety of all of the various clients we work with, but you will cover 2 key areas ; BAU Change and Transformation projects. You will champion the use and value of data in decision-making and reporting. You will use technology to make the best use of leading SAAS IT to deliver solutions to meet customer needs.
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work. And that’s something we focus on every day. That’s why we’ve introduced new hybrid ways of working, as we recognise that work-life balance isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity!
You will be based commuting distance from one of our Centres of Excellence in either Newport, Blackpool, York or Newcastle, to enable you to work in the way that suits you best, whilst also meeting up with colleagues and clients. Whilst SSCL support home working wherever practicable, do expect some travel with the role, as you can appreciate nothing can beat the value of a face to face meeting!
We don’t agree with all work, no play. From buying extra annual leave days, to discounts on gym memberships, our leisure and lifestyle benefits offer savings and discounts to help you make the most of your downtime. We want you to fulfil your potential, while you’re supported, encouraged, inspired and empowered. After all, your success starts with your wellbeing.
What you'll be doing:
- Verify design and build components and work closely with clients and suppliers in a hands-on assurance role.
- Using your existing experience, but also be willing to learn, understanding detailed functional elements of existing and future SaaS solutions.
- Providing support for delivery teams and clients across the organisation to help resolve new and emerging live issues, interpreting business requirements and how these maybe delivered in an agile environment.
- Ability to understand and relay detailed business processes to both internal and external collaborators at both a strategic and operational level.
- To provide support on data migration approaches across all functional areas, ensuring the integrity of the multi-functional approach.
- Make sure that any digital product design is based on a deep understanding of end user issues and requirements and that all viable opportunities to optimise the end user experience are appropriately considered and prioritised.
- Ability to seek opportunities for expansion of services across different clients and produce cases to support innovations.
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in key functional areas within HR / payroll and data migration.
- Prior experience of integrated ERP systems i.e. Oracle, SAP workday, Sage, so that solutions can be developed to meet client needs.
- Exposure to transformation projects, with an understanding of data cleansing, data mapping documents, conversion documents and migration routines, to be able to provide assurance on migration projects.
- Ability to lead and navigate change.
- Ability to influence the behaviour of others.
- Seek to identify areas of weakness and recommend improvements.
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract initially until end of Dec 2024.
Location: SSCL Centre of excellence - Newport, Blackpool, Newcastle or York.
Security Clearance Level: SC
Internal Recruiter: Becky
Salary: £35k-45kpa
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and your Birthday off, with the choice to buy/sell extra days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund
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SSCL is the market leader in critical business Support Services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients.
We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. ‘Living SSCL’ means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK.
