HR Systems Manager

Job Introduction

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an HR Systems Manager to join our team in Salford. You will actively support the systems and processes that are key to the successful operation of HR Services, focusing on the delivery of high-quality HR systems. Continually review and develop the HR systems infrastructure, policies, controls and processes to ensure that efficiencies and opportunities are identified, implemented and data integrity is maintained.  Sodexo are implementing big changes in the HR systems space in the coming months and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a key player in these exciting changes.

Role Responsibility

• Manage the delivery of systems enhancements ensuring service delivery to the business is efficient, consistent and of high quality
• Develop and manage the provision of HR org structure maintenance service delivery to the business to support effective planning and decision making, providing an accurate and efficient service within agreed HR Shared Service timescales
• Ensure all HR Systems users are fully trained, identify and implement changes to improve system efficiency, maintain robust data and protect the integrity and quality of HR data
• Ensure the overall design and feasibility of SAP HCM, CSM, ESS/MSS and UDC Payroll systems is fit for purpose and in line with business needs
• Ensure that the development and enhancement of the systems portfolio is aligned to the HR strategic objectives
• Actively build and maintain strong relationships with appropriate external stakeholders to enhance and support the systems function

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

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience of HR and Payroll systems, within a large and complex organisation
• Knowledge of SAP HCM or equivalent employee system
• Ability to manage a busy team in a fast-paced environment and with strong ability to multitask
• Strong Project management skills with proven experience of project management and implementation
• Keeps up to date with the latest HR systems developments and best practice

Package Description

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs but includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance, free will writing, life assurance, 24hrs GP access and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave.

We also have a Sodexo Discount scheme, which offers employees and their friends and family the opportunity to benefit from over 1,200 discounts from top retailers both online and in-store.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process