256495 - HR Systems Analyst (SNEW)

Department: HR Systems

Directorate : People & Culture

Hours: 36 Hours per week – Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Head of HR Systems

Are you a systems expert who enjoys solving complex problems, turning data into insights, and improving business processes through technology? Join NHS Lothian as a HR Systems Analyst and play a pivotal role in driving innovation, reporting excellence and data quality across our workforce systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence digital transformation projects, work with cutting-edge reporting tools, and help deliver better services for over 27,000 staff.

As a HR Systems Analyst, you will support the ongoing development, implementation and optimisation of HR Management Information Systems (HRMIS) across NHS Lothian.

We're Looking For An Individual With

• Significant experience in the development, implementation and support of business systems, ideally within an HR, personnel management or CRM environment.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience interpreting complex datasets and writing SQL queries.
• A proven track record of delivering system improvements, supporting implementations and driving continuous enhancement initiatives.
• Experience providing high-quality, customer-focused systems support and building effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• The ability to manage a varied workload independently, prioritise competing demands and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the analysis, design and enhancement of HR systems and reporting solutions.
• Supporting the implementation and transition to the new national HR system.
• Designing and developing workforce reports, dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
• Managing workforce data quality, validation and governance activities.
• Providing specialist technical expertise and analytical support to HR, workforce and operational teams.
• Leading data migration and reporting workstreams associated with national system developments.
• Supporting the development of new processes and digital solutions that improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and support to HR Systems Support and Training Officers.
• Working collaboratively with local and national stakeholders to ensure systems meet business requirements and reporting needs.

If you would like to informally discuss this opportunity please contact Kyle Childs, Head of HR Systems, at [email protected]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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