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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HR Systems Specialist - **Company:** Department for Transport - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £44,241.0 - £48,581.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, SAP (Applications), HR Software - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a946f1e14ff3a774 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SAP?, To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: * Experience with SAP ECC6, SAP SuccessFactors or SAP Concur * Knowledge and experience of maintaining and optimising systems, in a similar role. * You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information into easily understandable information, Experience – you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1000-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following: * Experience in building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders * Experience of maintaining and optimising systems in a similar role * Experience of delivering at pace with conflicting priorities ## Description Following the implementation of Concur and SuccessFactors Talent in 2021, we are seeking a Systems Specialist to support and develop these platforms. Based in the Shared Services and Performance Technical Team, you will work closely with the Systems Manager and stakeholders across DfT to maintain, troubleshoot and enhance systems, ensuring they remain stable, effective and fit for purpose as we move to the future state where we will be migrating to a new Technology Platform and Shared Service with HMRC and MHCLG. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: * To provide expert support and guidance on the management of Successfactors and Concur to our users * Act as second line support, and trouble shoot issues with stakeholders * Support the continuous improvement and optimisation of the solutions, * Manage support cycles and related patching activities, including testing and impact assessments, and building business cases with business stakeholders for additional features * Create and update necessary support documentation for our solutions * Assist core stakeholders in upskilling, and identifying opportunities to improve data quality and usage * Ensure queries are resolved in a timely manner * To be flexible and adaptable to undertake any other duties and reasonable programme wide requests as demand arises. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies, and procedures on EDI., Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 29.6 hours per week. This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details)., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Managing a Quality Service * Working Together * Changing and Improving * Seeing the Big Picture, During your application, you should indicate which location(s) you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location. Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which locations you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in or have expressed an interest in more than one location and accept an offer, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on. We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline., As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as: Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour Threats or acts of violence Illegal activity or substance misuse Sexually explicit material Extremist views or affiliations Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. It’s not about judging your personality or lifestyle—it’s about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail what’s being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [Get Your Stack Together: Building the Right Recruiting Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1295-get-your-stack-together-building-the-right-recruiting-tech) - [Key HR Trends in 2024: Overcoming a Year of Emotional Disconnect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1271-key-hr-trends-in-2024-overcoming-a-year-of-emotional-disconnect) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [HR Tech: An Essential Ingredient for Tech-Driven Business Transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1482-hr-tech-an-essential-ingredient-for-tech-driven-business-transformation) ## Related Articles - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)