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:

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