HR Systems Support Officer DD)

Do you have an interest in HR systems projects? Do you wish to contribute to an organisation inspiring the next generation of students in a world leading university?

The University of Southampton is committed to excellence in all we do, applying our insights and inventiveness to solve the most complex societal and environmental challenges. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, we are renowned for our innovation and enterprise and are within the top 1% of universities worldwide.

We are looking for a HR Systems Support Officer to join our HR Systems team for 2 years, supporting with the implementation of the ServiceNow HRSD Platform and a new Staff Training Records System.

The HR Systems team provide essential support in running, maintaining and developing our HR and Payroll, eRecruit and Reporting systems. We also provide user support to a wide variety of system users and self-service customers.  As a HR Systems Support Officer you will work closely with the team and staff within and external to HR and the University to help deliver the new ServiceNow and Totara training platform.

The role is a full time, fixed term position for 2 years. The typical starting salary for this role will be £36,130 (Grade 4, spinal point 28 on the University Level 1-6 pay scale), unless you have significant experience in a similar role, where we can then offer up to £44,128 (spinal point 35). Staff increment one spinal point each year, up to the top of the grade.

Your experience and skills

You will have a proven track record of working closely with designing and delivering HR related systems. Experience of problem solving and resolution for technical issues along with an excellent eye for detail and the ability to build great working relationships with internal and external suppliers. Good understanding and experience of training and HR operational processes is a must. You will have skills in understanding and improving HR related processes, and interpreting business needs into process design and system developments.

What we can offer you

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

Based in the cultural district in the heart of Southampton, close to the Guildhall, you will be conveniently located close to the city's amenities, with good travel links.

We offer hybrid working arrangements and flexibility as agreed with your manager.

We offer some fantastic benefits including 30 days leave per year (plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional University closure days), ability to buy additional holiday, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and carers leave), a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants, and service providers.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, email Lisa Smith (lms1@soton.ac.uk).

Please ensure that you upload a copy of your CV to your application.

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,130 to £44,128 per annum Full Time Fixed Term (2 years)