Location: Hybrid
Contract: 12 month fixed term Contract
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 or dependent on experience and skills
At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring
What will you be doing as a People Systems Specialist?
We are seeking a skilled and experienced People Systems Specialist to join our Workday People Systems team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, configuring, and enhancing our Workday HCM system, managing security assignments, and producing and analysing people reports. You will act as the subject matter expert and provide technical and analytical support to our people systems team, enabling the wider team and business leaders across Anglian Water and our alliances to make informed decisions.
Your role will also involve supporting the Workday release cycles, ensuring all updates are tested and implemented effectively. Beyond your technical responsibilities, you will mentor and upskill other team members, ensuring knowledge sharing and adherence to best practices, while also ensuring compliance with data protection and security standards.
What attributes are required?
Workday expertise: Good technical knowledge of Workday, including configuration, report building, and troubleshooting.
Problem-solving skills: Ability to resolve system issues quickly and efficiently, with attention to detail.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills for working with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
Security awareness: Understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), and ensuring compliance in managing sensitive data.
Continuous improvement mindset: Always looking for ways to improve systems and processes, enhancing efficiency and user experience.
Leadership skills: Ability to mentor junior team members and manage projects, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….
Workday expertise: Experience configuring Workday , developing reports, and handling integrations
Analytical and technical skills: Strong background in analysing system performance, identifying issues, and implementing solutions.
Project management: Proven experience in supporting Workday release cycles and working on continuous improvement initiatives.
Data protection knowledge: Familiarity with data protection regulations, including GDPR, and experience ensuring compliance in people systems.
Collaboration and communication: Excellent communication skills for working with HR teams, IT partners, and external vendors to resolve issues and optimise processes.
Mentorship: Experience mentoring and developing team members, providing guidance, training, and knowledge sharing.
Leadership and people management: Effective team leadership, with experience managing performance, setting clear objectives, and driving accountability.
Why Anglian Water?
Our people are important to us and we want to make sure that we reward and recognise all of the great work that they do. Some of our benefits include:
Bonus scheme
Private health care
Competitive pension scheme
26 days annual leave rising with length of service
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.
If you feel this is the next move for you then please apply today.
Closing date: 10th January 2025
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