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People Systems Analyst - HRIS / Dayforce (Hybrid)
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People Systems Analyst - HRIS / Dayforce (Hybrid)
Location: Cheltenham, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
About the role
Our client, an established professional services firm operating in a structured, data-driven environment, are hiring a People Systems Analyst to own and deliver their HRIS capability.
You will lead the implementation and optimisation of a new Dayforce HRIS platform, improving HR processes, data quality and reporting across the business.
This is a hands-on systems role working across Dayforce, HR data, reporting tools and stakeholder teams in a delivery-focused, transformation environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead implementation of Dayforce HRIS including configuration, testing and rollout
- Own day-to-day administration of the HRIS platform including updates and issue resolution
- Drive optimisation of HR processes aligned to system capability
- Manage integrations with IT systems and third-party platforms
- Act as primary contact for HRIS queries, support and troubleshooting
- Build and maintain system documentation, user guides and processes
- Deliver training across the business to ensure system adoption and consistency
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity and governance across employee records
- Conduct data audits and resolve discrepancies in line with GDPR requirements
- Produce HR reports, dashboards and management information for stakeholders
- Analyse workforce data to provide actionable insights and trends
- Partner with HR and Finance on workforce planning, budgeting and forecasting
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Skills and experience
- Proven experience in HR systems, HRIS administration or HR data roles
- Strong experience with HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, Workday or SuccessFactors
- Experience delivering or supporting HRIS implementations and rollouts
- Advanced capability in Excel and HR data analysis
- Experience producing MI, reporting and dashboards from HR systems
- Strong understanding of data governance, GDPR and data quality controls
- Ability to translate data into clear, commercial insights
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, IT and Finance
- Strong organisational skills managing multiple system and data priorities
- Comfortable operating in a structured, process-driven environment
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