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# Senior Systems Analyst (Dayforce)

- **Company:** JGA Recruitment
- **Location:** Leeds, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000 - £65,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Standard Sql, SAP (Applications), Software Systems, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ceridian Dayforce, Data Analytics, Oracle HCM, Workday
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225810325/Senior-Systems-Analyst-Dayforce

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.