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# Senior Systems Analyst

- **Company:** Jackson Hogg
- **Location:** Leeds, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Systems, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), SuccessFactors, Standard Sql, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, HR Software, Ceridian Dayforce, SAP HCM Payroll, Workday
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-systems-analyst/57556831

## About the Role

* Significant experience working as a Systems Analyst, HR Systems Analyst, Business Systems Analyst or similar role within a complex enterprise environment.
 * Strong experience supporting and developing HRIS, Payroll or other business-critical enterprise systems.
 * Knowledge of enterprise HR platforms such as SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, Dayforce, Workday or comparable solutions.
 * Experience working with:
 * SQL
 * XML
 * Advanced Excel
 * Data analysis and reporting tools
 * Proven experience delivering systems improvements, upgrades and transformation projects.
 * Strong understanding of systems lifecycle management, testing methodologies and release processes.
 * Experience engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Ability to manage multiple workstreams, projects and competing business priorities.

Desirable Skills

 * Experience with cloud-based SaaS platforms.
 * Systems integration and interface experience.
 * Continuous Improvement, Lean or process optimisation experience.
 * Data governance and information security awareness.
 * Experience supporting digital transformation programmes.

## Description

A leading, UK-based organisation is looking to appoint a Senior Systems Analyst to take ownership of a business-critical HR and Payroll systems estate, driving technology improvements, system optimisation, integration, governance, and digital transformation initiatives.

This is a highly visible role sitting at the intersection of Technology, Data and Business Change, offering the opportunity to shape the roadmap of enterprise people systems whilst leading a small team of analysts and partnering with stakeholders across IT, HR, Finance and Operations.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical capabilities with a strategic mindset, helping the business maximise the value of its HR technology platforms through continuous improvement, automation and enhanced reporting., * Own the technical roadmap and strategic development of enterprise HR and Payroll systems.

 * Lead a small Systems Analyst team, setting priorities and driving best practice.
 * Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve data quality and streamline business processes.
 * Gather, analyse and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
 * Manage system upgrades, enhancements, releases, testing cycles and change control processes.
 * Work closely with third-party technology partners and software vendors to influence product development and resolve platform issues.
 * Design and deliver reporting, dashboards and management information to support business decision-making.
 * Ensure robust data governance, security controls and compliance standards are maintained.
 * Support systems integration activities between HR, Finance and other enterprise applications.
 * Act as the technical SME for stakeholders across the organisation, providing guidance on system functionality and future capabilities.