HRIS Manager (SuccessFactors)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Manager to take ownership of our global SAP SuccessFactors platform on a 6-month temporary assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the global SAP SuccessFactors environment
• Lead system configuration, maintenance and ongoing optimisation
• Manage system enhancements, upgrades, releases and change requests
• Conduct system testing, UAT coordination and issue resolution
• Monitor and maintain data integrity, governance and compliance standards
• Manage and support integrations between SuccessFactors and other business systems
• Partner with HR, IT and third-party vendors to deliver technical solutions
• Develop and maintain HRIS reporting and people analytics capabilities
• Drive automation and process improvements across HR services
• Provide expert advice on system functionality, configuration and best practice
• Create and maintain system documentation, SOPs and governance controls
• Deliver training and support to HR users, managers and key stakeholders
• Communicate system updates, releases and new functionality across the organisation
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the HRIS roadmap

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong HRIS background with hands-on experience managing enterprise HR systems, ideally within a global organisation.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience as an HRIS Manager, HR Systems Manager, HRIS Analyst or HR Systems Specialist
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, particularly Employee Central
• Experience configuring HR systems and supporting technical system enhancements
• Experience managing HRIS testing, UAT and system change initiatives
• Knowledge of HRIS integrations, interfaces and data flows between systems
• Strong understanding of HR data management, governance and data quality principles
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
• Experience producing HR dashboards, analytics and management information
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across HR, IT and business functions
• Experience working in a complex or global organisation

Desirable Experience

• Experience managing global SuccessFactors deployments
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors modules beyond Employee Central
• Experience working with third-party HR technology vendors
• Understanding of system architecture and integration platforms
• Exposure to HR transformation and digitalisation programmes
• Power BI or other data visualisation tools

Key Skills

• HRIS System Ownership
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Employee Central
• System Configuration
• Integration Management
• Testing & UAT
• Data Governance
• People Analytics
• Process Automation
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Training & User Adoption

Please Note

This role is highly technical and HR systems-focused. Candidates whose experience is primarily in HR Operations, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition or HR Business Partnering without significant hands-on HRIS ownership and SuccessFactors expertise are unlikely to be suitable.

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working: 3 days office/2 days home
• Manchester office location
• Monday-Friday
• 9:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-4:30pm

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and optimising a global HR technology platform. You will work with senior stakeholders across the business, influencing how HR systems support data, processes and employee experience on an international scale.