HR Continuous Improvement and Project Analyst (FTC)

Job Introduction

Do you have experience working on projects and supporting change? Are you highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines? If yes, this could be the role for you.

We have an exciting opportunity available to join our HR team as a HR Continuous Improvement and Project Analyst, on a fixed term contract. As the HR Continuous Improvement Analyst, you will support continuous improvement and change projects within the PeopleCentre by working with the HR Process, Continuous Improvement & Project Specialist to ensure the support of systems and processes that are key to the successful operation of HR Services and aligned with the strategic goals of HR Services.

Role Responsibility

• Support review and improvement of existing HR processes that enable delivery of HR operations within the HR Shared Service Centre and escalate any serious issues as appropriate 
• Liaise with PeopleCentre teams, Payroll and other departments to obtain necessary information to undertake root cause  analysis for improvement initiatives 
• Support  the HR Shared Service Centre in the delivery of improvement projects including  HR calendar events 
• Support the development of new processes and access the tools required to reach a state of readiness for new work intake or mobilisation of new business  
• Work closely with HR Shared Service Centre Managers to ensure that process updates are of high quality, accurate, executed in a timely manner and changes are communicated in a clear manner 
• Support training of PeopleCentre team and, as needed, customer groups to ensure new and changed processes are effectively applied, including scheduling training and supporting delivery 

 A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

Essential  

• Highly organised and responsive, with ability to work to tight deadlines 
• Good at data analysis, with a strong attention to detail 
• Excellent Documentation skills 
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Sound written and verbal communication skills 
• Willingness to learn new change methodology and tools 
• Ability to understand ways of working across different operational areas 

Desirable 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent  
• Knowledge of project management or change principles and experience in managing change. 
• Experience of working in a shared service environment 
• Process mapping experience using Microsoft Visio 
• Full understanding of HR transactional processes  

Package Description

Up to £30,000 depending on experience + bonus

Fixed term for 18months

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About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.