HR Systems Advisor

Our Human Resources and Organisational Development (HROD) Department will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of our evolving People Strategy which will enable the delivery of the Aston 2030 strategy. The key areas of responsibility for this role include the administration of Aston University's HR systems, providing support, guidance and training to users and collecting and processing data for management information reporting., The HR Systems Advisor will be responsible for supporting the operationalising of the People Strategy under the direction of the HROD leadership, Strategic & Stakeholder Support

Support HROD leadership in delivering and operationalising the Aston People Strategy.

Identify risks and opportunities related to people data and systems.

Build effective relationships with academic and professional services colleagues.

Provide regular progress updates to the Head of HR Systems.

User Support & Training

Provide helpdesk-style support to users of all HROD systems, including:

HR Management System

Learning Management System

Payroll System

Vacancy Manager

Any additional HR or OD systems

Produce and maintain high-quality user guides, training materials and videos.

Deliver engaging training sessions in collaboration with Learning, Development & Talent partners.

Systems Administration & Data Management

Manage user permissions and system security to ensure appropriate access.

Maintain organisational hierarchies and ensure systems reflect the current University structure.

Support data accuracy, system content updates, and automated messaging workflows.

Maintain and develop HROD's intranet pages, including supporting a major intranet migration.

Work with the HR Systems team on planned development, testing and deployment of new system functionality.

Ensure all HROD data is stored securely and held in line with policy and legislation.

Additional Expectations

Engage in ongoing personal and professional development.

Promote wellbeing, fairness, equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities.

Contribute to the University's environmental sustainability priorities.

You will be a great fit if you are:

Confident using HR systems and digital tools

Passionate about improving user experience and data quality

An excellent communicator who can break down complex concepts

Highly organised, proactive and committed to excellent service

Comfortable supporting stakeholders at all levels

Keen to learn and develop within a forward-looking HR environment

At Aston, you'll join a collaborative and supportive HROD team that plays a central role in delivering a sector-leading People Strategy. You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad HR systems landscape, shape the way colleagues interact with digital HR services, and directly influence the experience of staff across the University. We value diversity, ambition, wellbeing and personal development-this is a place where your contribution truly matters.