HR Data & Systems Lead (4 days from home)

Job Title: HR Data & Systems LeadLocation: Remote working with 1 day per week in either Worthing or Camberley - dependent on candidates locationBrand: LRGSalary: CompetitiveAbout Us:LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.Job Summary and key responsibilities The HR Data & Systems Lead is accountable for delivering the Group’s HR and Payroll systems, people data and workforce analytics. The role provides functional leadership for HR technology and data governance, ensuring systems, processes and insights enable effective decision-making and facilitate business operations.Acting as the Group’s subject matter expert for HR systems and people data, the role influences business decisions in these areas, leads relevant workstreams of significant projects and M&A activity and manages team performance and output.Key Responsibilities:HRIS LeadershipOversee the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Group’s HR and Payroll system to support business and employee needsRepresent HR Data & Systems in cross-functional transformation programmes and strategic projectsLead on HR data and systems workstreams for annual processes such as the pay review and budgeting processDrive system upgrades and enhancements internally and with third party providers, ensuring successful delivery and adoptionProactively identify opportunities to increase automation and improve workflowsPartner with colleagues on the management and enhancement of recruitment and training systemsM&ALead the HR systems and people data workstream for mergers, acquisitions and business integration activity, acting as the subject matter expert for data migration, system integration and organisational structure designDevelop and execute integration strategies to ensure the seamless transfer of employee data and successful onboarding of acquired businesses into Group HR systemsProvide leadership and oversight throughout the integration lifecycle, proactively managing risks, ensuring data integrity and compliance, and supporting business leaders to achieve smooth and effective transitionsData Management & IntegrityOwn the governance, delivery and continuous development of data integrity processes to ensure people data is accurate and compliant with legal and GDPR requirementsLead complex and large-scale data updates, uploads and migrations, proactively identifying and managing risks and ensuring deliverables are metReporting & AnalyticsOwn the governance, delivery and continuous development of people reporting and analyticsLead the development of workforce analytics, providing insight and commentary on trends, risks and opportunities and actionable recommendations that support business planning and decision-makingTeam LeadershipAccountable for the performance, development and management of the HR Data & Systems team, ensuring delivery of agreed priorities, projects and operational objectivesSet and monitor team quality standards for reporting, data and system processesChampion and role model a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvementStakeholder ManagementManage relationships with third-party providers to ensure issues as resolved in a timely way, monitoring resolution against SLAs and escalating where necessaryBuild strong relationships with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business teams, providing expert support as neededUnderstand and translate business needs into reporting and system solutionsWhat are we looking for:EssentialSignificant experience in managing HR and Payroll systems, including system implementations/upgrades and projectsStrong experience managing HR data, data quality and governance frameworksExperience leading project and M&A systems and data workstreams, including large-scale data uploads, migrations and cleansing exercisesAdvanced Excel skillsExperience managing and developing a specialist systems/data team, including setting standards, monitoring quality and driving high performanceProven ability to plan and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including maintaining broad oversight while identifying and resolving critical detailsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and automationProven ability to work with third-party system providers and manage vendor relationshipsProven stakeholder management skills with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT and operational leadersSound understanding of GDPR, data protection principles and HR data compliance requirementsAbility to identify risks and manage delivery against deadlines and objectivesGood written and oral communication skillsDesirableCIPD Level 3 or aboveProfessional certification in HR systems, data analytics, project management or data governanceKnowledge of property market and associated servicesWhat we can offer you:Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company Market leading training and ongoing professional development Supportive and collaborative team environment Benefits:Competitive Salary packageQuarterly and yearly awardsSalary sacrifice pension scheme Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.