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HR, Payroll & Learning Application Manager

AWE Plc
Reading
9 months ago
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HR, Payroll & Learning Application ManagerLocation: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .Package: from £48,250 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.Let us introduce the roleAWE is currently recruiting for a HR, Payroll & Learning Application Manager for the Enterprise Applications group.Key Accountabilities:Delivering a resilient service to the business that fulfils user requirements and service level agreementsImplement application changes in line with IS/IT processes, procedures, and policies to budget, time, and scopeMaintain the application roadmaps with the Senior Application Services Manager and Head of Enterprise ApplicationsManage the application change backlogCommunicate with key business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet expectationsIT functional consultancy for the applicationsManagement of resources to support the applicationMaintain the IT application configuration baseline and system architecture in accordance with corporate IS/IT specificationsKey Responsibilities:Work collaboratively with the business relationship managers and customers to prioritise and schedule workMaintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring excellent levels of engagement, collaboration, and forward planningContribute to budget planningThe Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needsWho are we looking for?We do need you to have the following:Delivering innovative HR/payroll solutions at enterprise scale.Implementation and expert use of the Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll functional areas of the Workday platformIT service, change, and application lifecycle managementIT environment management (development, staging, production, etc)Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey appropriate detail to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of seniority.Business relationship and stakeholder managementVendor and contract managementPeople management and leadershipWhilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:Implementation and expert use of the of the entire Workday platformImplementation and expert use of the of the Saba Cloud e-learning platformIntegration of HR/payroll applications with other information systems such as an ERP, including data flows, master data management, etcData mastery; surfacing data for business intelligenceThe application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the context of human capital managementITIL Service Management certificationWorking within a SIAM frameworkManaging IT in a secure, complex, and highly regulated environmentFinance management.Relevant software vendor training and certificationsYou'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.Some reasons we think you'll love it here:AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2/3 days onsite per week.Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.Next steps:Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.Important things you need to know:We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.#LI-ATTPBN1_UKTJ

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