HR itrent Specialist
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £170.0 to £200.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £170 - £200 PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, EC1 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4770695_1770991582 |
Summary
You will be joining a large, complex public services organisation undergoing continued development across its HR operations and systems. The HR function is fast‑paced, collaborative and focused on delivering high‑quality data, reporting and employee lifecycle support. This is a great opportunity for an iTrent specialist, they have recently gone live with the system.
Your New Role
As the iTrent HR Specialist, you will take responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of iTrent processes, data integrity and reporting. You will act as a key point of contact for HR and managers on system‑related queries and workflow improvements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing high‑volume HR processing in iTrent including starters, leavers, contractual changes and organisational updates
- Running scheduled and ad‑hoc HR and Payroll reports, ensuring accurate MI for HR, Finance and senior leaders
- Completing regular system audits and data‑quality checks
- Supporting Payroll with timely, accurate information and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining workflows, permissions and system records
- Troubleshooting system issues and escalating where required
- Assisting with small system improvements, testing and configuration changes
- Providing guidance to HR colleagues and end‑users on iTrent processes
- Supporting HR operational projects and annual processes (year‑end, pay review, reporting cycles)
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Strong working experience with iTrent (essential)
- Background in HR operations, HR systems, or HR data processing
- Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with high‑volume data
- Good Excel skills and experience producing regular HR/MI reports
- Ability to manage deadlines in a busy HR environment
- Clear communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
- Experience in public sector environments (desirable)
What You'll Get in Return
- £200 per day (umbrella)
- Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days in the office)
- Opportunity to develop deeper HRIS and MI capabilities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Exposure to a large, complex HR and Payroll operation
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