HR Systems Consultant (9 MTH FTC)

The role

Southwark is a borough that thrives on diversity, confidence, and ambition. With over 120 languages spoken and a young, multi-cultural population, we are committed to delivering a fairer future for all. This is a unique opportunity to be a key player in delivering Southwark’s 2030 vision of a fair, green, and safe borough where everyone thrives!

What You’ll Do:

We’re looking for a tech-savvy problem solver to take ownership of our HR systems landscape, ensuring seamless operation, maintenance, and future enhancements. You will:

• Manage and configure core HR systems including SAP, Talent Link, iCasework, Org Publisher, and other smaller HR technology solutions.
• Lead the implementation and administration of our new ERP system, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across HR and wider business functions to optimise system performance and user experience.
• Work with external technology partners to deliver innovative solutions and improvements.
• Utilise change methodologies to implement robust controls and governance across all HR systems.
• Contribute to shaping significant changes in the HR systems landscape, ensuring Southwark Council remains at the forefront of HR technology.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience as an HR Data Consultant in data management, reporting, and delivering valuable insights.
• A solid understanding of ERP systems and their impact on HR processes.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• A problem-solving mindset, with a focus on efficiency, automation, and innovation.
• Skilled in driving systemic change management across organisations.
• Expertise in defining and analysing business processes and data flows.
• Extensive experience in managing technology upgrades and transformations.
• Strong analytical, solution-focused mindset aimed at continuous improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Visio), with knowledge of MS Projects
• Experience in change execution and project management using Agile or Waterfall methods.
• This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.

Additional details

Are you passionate about data and ready to make a real impact? Southwark Council is entering an exciting phase of change with a new ERP system, and we’re looking for an HR Systems Consultant to cover nine months maternity leave and continue to help our team shape the future of our data processes and insights.

About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

 

Recruitment timetable

Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 2^nd of March 2025

Interview Date: 10^th of March 2025

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

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