Senior Systems Analyst (Dayforce)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Systems Analyst to take a leading role in developing and optimising HR and Payroll systems within a large, established organisation.

You’ll oversee the strategic development of the company’s HR technology landscape, leading system enhancements, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a senior position combining technical systems expertise, stakeholder management and team leadership, with responsibility for shaping the HRIS roadmap and driving digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimisation and governance of HR and Payroll systems.
• Manage and develop a small team of People Systems Analysts.
• Drive system automation, process improvements and digital transformation.
• Own the HRIS roadmap, ensuring system developments align with business objectives.
• Oversee system upgrades, configuration changes, testing and implementations.
• Develop reporting and analytics capabilities to support business decisions.
• Manage relationships with HRIS vendors and external technology partners.
• Maintain data integrity, system security and GDPR compliance.
• Work closely with HR, Payroll, IT and senior stakeholders to deliver effective systems solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve system functionality and user experience.

• Significant experience managing HRIS or Payroll systems within a large, complex organisation.
• Dayforce experience highly desirable and prioritised, although candidates with Workday, SAP or Oracle HCM will also be considered.
• Strong technical understanding of HR and Payroll systems, processes and integrations.
• Experience leading system enhancements, upgrades, implementations or transformation projects.
• Knowledge of SQL, XML and advanced Excel.
• Experience managing or mentoring systems professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and managing external vendors.
• Experience translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Commercially aware, proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects.