HR Systems Administrator
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,942 to £29,179 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0458-25 |
Summary
At Aston, our people are central to everything we do. Our ambitious Aston 2030 Strategy, launched in June 2023, aims to make Aston the best place to work and a destination for exceptional talent. Our Human Resources and Organisational Development (HROD) team plays a pivotal role in delivering this vision.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Systems Administrator to join our HR Systems team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development, maintenance, and optimisation of our HR systems while helping improve the experience for staff across the University.
Key Responsibilities
Provide first-line helpdesk support for Aston’s HR systems, including the HR Information System, Vacancy Manager, and others.
Respond to queries and troubleshoot system access and usage issues.
Support system testing and the deployment of new functionalities.
Assist with data quality checks, audits, and GDPR compliance.
Support annual statutory reporting by contributing to data cleansing projects.
Why Aston?
We don’t just talk about work–life balance, we live it. At Aston, you’ll enjoy:
A dynamic working model – blending campus-based and remote work
25 days of bookable annual leave, plus 13 bank holidays and university closure days
Excellent training and professional development opportunities
Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support
Everyday discounts and perks
Access to an on-site gym and pool with a discounted membership
And all this in the heart of Birmingham – a vibrant, diverse city with fantastic transport links.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Systems Administrator to join our HR Systems team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development, maintenance, and optimisation of our HR systems while helping improve the experience for staff across the University.
Key Responsibilities
Provide first-line helpdesk support for Aston’s HR systems, including the HR Information System, Vacancy Manager, and others.
Respond to queries and troubleshoot system access and usage issues.
Support system testing and the deployment of new functionalities.
Assist with data quality checks, audits, and GDPR compliance.
Support annual statutory reporting by contributing to data cleansing projects.
Why Aston?
We don’t just talk about work–life balance, we live it. At Aston, you’ll enjoy:
A dynamic working model – blending campus-based and remote work
25 days of bookable annual leave, plus 13 bank holidays and university closure days
Excellent training and professional development opportunities
Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support
Everyday discounts and perks
Access to an on-site gym and pool with a discounted membership
And all this in the heart of Birmingham – a vibrant, diverse city with fantastic transport links.
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