HR Systems & Payroll Analyst

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the School / Service: People and Culture

The People & Culture directorate (approx. 40 staff) is organised across five distinct core functions, aligned to the delivery of our People Strategy - Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience & Development, Operations, Systems & Services, Employee Relations & Policy and Health, Safety & Wellbeing. 

The People & Culture directorate is responsible, in partnership with stakeholders across the organisation, for delivering the University of East London’s People strategy, in furtherance of the UELs strategic progress outlined in our Vision 2028 strategy. It is focused on the delivery customer-centric and operationally excellent services to create an environment where people are attracted to work at UEL, to be supported to develop and grow, and deliver their best work in a high-performing and supportive environment.

About the Job

As HR Systems and Payroll Analyst, you’ll be a key contributor to the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of system and process solutions as well as improving data integrity through operational reporting. You’ll be an expert in MHR iTrent, in particular the Payroll module and Business Objects and will have at least intermediate SQL understanding. 

You’ll focus on improvements in our Payroll system set up and delivery, as well as supporting reward activities more generally. With a monthly payroll of c2000 staff you’ll provide advice and guidance on the best practice use of our HR System and identify solutions to any problems that arise. You'll also be adept at Business Objects reporting to support data validation processes to maintain data quality and integrity.

About You

To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background with iTrent experience, an expert understanding of transactional HR and Payroll processes, strong analytical and business process knowledge and excellent attention to detail. 

You’ll also need a demonstrable ability to work cross functionally/divisionally with other staff and deliver on continuous improvement projects within an agreed timeframe and be used to working without close supervision. 

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. 

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. 

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter (maximum of 2 sides of A4) explaining why you're interested and clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience are relevant for this role, alongside your online application.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

We're also a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 26 Jan 2026

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: £53,040 to £60,752 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting