Human Resources Information System Specialist

HRIS Specialist (12-month FTC), £60,000 plus excellent benefits, north of England based ideally as occasional travel to North Wales. Our client is a global organisation with a strong international footprint, currently undergoing significant transformation across its people systems landscape. As part of a wider HR technology evolution and ongoing optimisation of their global platforms, they are seeking an experienced HRIS Specialist to support the enhancement, integration, and governance of their HR systems. This role has been created to strengthen capability during a key period of system development and adoption.

Reporting into the Global HRIS Director, this role will act as a functional and technical expert across the organisation’s HR systems, supporting core HR modules including master data, talent, performance, learning, and reward. You will play a hands-on role in system configuration, troubleshooting, and user support, while also managing integrations – particularly payroll interfaces across multiple regions/countries. The position will involve close collaboration with HR, IT, and external partners to deliver system improvements, lead project work, support releases, and ensure data accuracy and reporting capability through tools such as SQL and Power BI.

Alongside this, you will drive change management activities, including training, communication, and user adoption initiatives. You will bring proven experience in HRIS management within a complex, multi-country environment, with strong knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle. Comfortable working with major HR platforms (such as Oracle HCM, Workday, or similar), you will have a blend of functional expertise and technical capability, including data analysis, reporting, and systems integration. You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and experience delivering change and system improvements will be key to success in this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage in its HR systems journey, offering the chance to make a tangible impact within a collaborative, global environment. The role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis with hybrid working and flexibility available.