Digital Core – HR Subject Matter Expert

The University has embarked on an exciting new programme of work to replace its existing digital services offering in the HR, Finance and Procurement areas with UniCore. We are now well advanced into the Digital Core (new HR, Finance and Procurement system) project and we have a new opportunity for a HR Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Digital Core HR team to support our existing team of SMEs as we prepare for go-live.

The HR SME role will work as part of a supportive team leading across a number of areas of the project including developing user guides and training materials, trouble-shooting design configuration challenges, engagement with the University across a range of lead areas and developing and delivering business engagement sessions. The role holder will liaise closely with colleagues across the project, including our implementation partner, Mastek, as well across the wider University community. This is a really exciting time to join the project as we progress towards go-live.

So who are we looking for? We are looking for someone with a high degree of initiative who can think conceptually and analytically and can work effectively under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be comfortable working at pace; able to bring others along with you and you will have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

To apply for this role please follow the link to Vacancy Manager where you will be asked to complete a basic application form and to provide no more than a 500 word expression of interest where you should focus on explaining how your knowledge, skills, and behaviours align to the role profile.

Closing date: 17 March 2024

This role is available on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2024. This is a full-time opportunity; however, it may be agreed that the preferred candidate may work part-time (minimum of 29 hours per week). Please state in your application the number of hours you are seeking if less than full-time.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Condition of application: Due to the timing required for the successful candidate to be available for this role, you must be available to start (or for internal secondments, have prior approval from your line manager to be able to be released from your existing post) by no later than 22 April 2024

If you would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Peter McCracken, Digital Core HR Workstream Lead, e-mail: [email protected]