Sanderson
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
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
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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