AddressAre you experienced in supervising and testing HR & payroll software? Are you eager to transition into a role that emphasizes leadership and training responsibilities? This opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!
Join our dynamic team and take on a managerial role where you will not only lead a team of Test Analysts but also play a pivotal role in training and developing the next generation of talent.
Collaborate with esteemed government clients such as the Environment Agency, CITB, Home Office, and DWP while enjoying the flexibility of our hybrid work model, which encourages collaboration and adaptability between on-site in Newcastle and remote work.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support and mentor the new wave of Trainee Test Analysts, fostering their learning, development, and career growth.
- Conduct 1-2-1s and appraisals for both current and new Test Analysts.
- Assist lesser experienced Test Analysts in handling more complex changes.
- Evaluate change requests, conducting impact assessments to identify optimal progression strategies.
- Develop comprehensive Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Scripts to ensure successful testing within agreed delivery timelines.
- Implement test scripts, meticulously collecting evidence to support auditing processes.
- Disseminate internal communications about change requests within the team.
- Test and implement alterations to Oracle global/table values.
- Collaborate closely with IT suppliers to address change requests and system incidents.
- Engage with customers, colleagues, and IT suppliers, ensuring a prompt response to their needs.
What you’ll bring:
- Experience as a Test Analyst.
- Proven experience in people leadership.
- Proficiency in producing various test portfolios.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
- Knowledge of HCM (Human Capital Management) and Payroll functionality in ERP applications, preferably Oracle Fusion or Oracle e-business suite.
It would be great if you had:
- Track record of working with government clients.
- Previous experience leading end-to-end changes to Payroll and HR programs.
That’s what we’re looking for, and this is what we can offer…As a team member, you'll contribute to team and business development, supported by senior members. Access a wide range of training courses via our 'Learning Hub.' We prioritize well-being, fostering work-life balance. Join our Diversity and Inclusion networks like WIN, LGBT+, and Neurodiversity. Take paid volunteer days for a charity of your choice.
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 Permanent
Location: Newcastle
Security Clearance Level: SC
Internal Recruiter: Theo
Salary: £35,000
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and a generous flexible benefits fund.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
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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.
