HR Automation Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Gleeson Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Automation Lead will spearhead innovation and efficiency in HR operations by identifying automation opportunities and implementing solutions that enhance accuracy and speed. This role requires collaboration with HR, IT, and business leaders to modernize processes and improve the employee experience. The position involves designing, testing, and deploying automation solutions while ensuring compliance with data security standards. The ideal candidate will possess both technical and soft skills to drive automation initiatives effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse current HR workflows to identify automation opportunities
- Design, test, and deploy automation solutions using platforms like UiPath, Power Automate, or other low-code tools
- Ensure all automation initiatives comply with GDPR, data security, and internal control standards
- Collaborate with IT and HRIS teams to ensure integration with existing systems
- Monitor and continuously optimise automated solutions
- Develop and maintain documentation, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and process transparency
- Provide training and support to HR teams and end-users
- Contribute to medium to long term automation strategy planning
- Recommend best practices and drive adoption across teams
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience with automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere)
- Familiarity with low code/no-code platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of HR processes and systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors)
- Awareness of GDPR and data security best practices
- Experience integrating automation into broader IT systems
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to process excellence
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Role: We are looking for a forward thinking HR Automation Lead to drive innovation and efficiency across my clients HR operations. You'll be responsible for identifying automation opportunities, implementing smart solutions, and enabling seamless integration of tools that improve accuracy, speed, and consistency in people services. This role will work cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business leaders to modernise HR processes and enhance the overall employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse current HR workflows to identify automation opportunities
- Design, test, and deploy automation solutions using platforms like UiPath, Power Automate, or other low-code tools
- Ensure all automation initiatives comply with GDPR, data security, and internal control standards
- Collaborate with IT and HRIS teams to ensure integration with existing systems
- Monitor and continuously optimise automated solutions
- Develop and maintain documentation, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and process transparency
- Provide training and support to HR teams and end-users
- Contribute to medium to long term automation strategy planning
- Recommend best practices and drive adoption across teams
Skills Required:
Technical & Functional Skills
- Hands-on experience with automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere)
- Familiarity with low code/no-code platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of HR processes and systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors)
- Awareness of GDPR and data security best practices
- Experience integrating automation into broader IT systems
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to process excellence
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Project management or change management experience
- Scripting or coding skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
- Background in shared services or HR transformation projects
- Previous experience in HRIS optimisation and implementation
What's on Offer
- Chance to work for a market leading organisation
- Competitive rate
- Hybrid working
- Outside of IR35
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