ERP Systems Officer (Business Analyst) HR

Join the ERP Programme Team on an exciting transformational journey.

We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and enthusiastic HR and Payroll experts to play a pivotal role in the 18-month implementation plan for our new Enterprise Resource Planning Solution (ERP).

This is a unique opportunity to shape a joined-up Finance, HR and Payroll system that helps ensure the tools we use every day truly work for us and end users across the authority. It’s also a chance for you to develop your strategic thinking and experience of change management within a supportive project team.

We are recruiting to this vacancy for a fixed term contract of an initial 18 month period and are looking for individuals who can bring their knowledge and experience of HR and Payroll.

As a key member of the programme team you will:

• Ensure that business processes are mapped and reflect the needs of the business.
• Analyse data to inform the ERP system design, identifying improvements to current processes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that we are ready for the system design phase of the programme.
• Compile data and insight from multiple sources.
• Cleanse and improve data quality across our existing solutions
• Attend and contribute to workshops mapping future requirements for the system design.
• Manage communication between the project and key business users.

You’ll

• have a sound understanding of working with various data sources.
• have experience of using tools to produce process maps.
• have the ability to translate policies and procedures into system and process improvements
• have good communication skills
• be confident in working with a range of people and in presenting information to different audiences
• be organised and calm under pressure.
• be interested in systems and change.

There will be a requirement for a significant amount of office based working to support configuration and training throughout the project.

Closing date – 1st March 2026 - if we receive a large number of applications we may close applications sooner than this date.

Interviews will be held week beginning 2nd March 2026

Will be required to start in March/April 2026.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Debbie Haines, Head of People Solutions or Bronya Jeffryes, Accounting Services Manager at deborah.haines@staffordshire.gov.uk or bronya.jeffryes@staffordshire.gov.uk

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

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The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

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Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

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Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.