Staff Systems Development & Support Officer

Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Staff Systems Development & Support Officer to join the Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pensions Services (SRPPS) team to significantly contribute to provide the best service for our customers by supporting users and working to proactively develop our systems. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the core Payroll/HR systems, along with other systems within SRPPS and Finance, as well as enhancing and maintaining the core systems that underpin the operational service of a highly effective service.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Jackie Bamber, Head of Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pensions Services at bamberj@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Staff Systems Development & Support Officer, you will:

• Have an interest and experience in systems maintenance and development.
• Have administration knowledge of a HR/Payroll system or similar transferable skills for this role.
• Be able to work flexibly and reliably to meet the needs of the service.
• Be proactive and solutions focused.
• Have excellent numerical and IT skills with the ability to think logically.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to prioritise your workload effectively whilst maintaining a high standard.
• Be able to build effective working relationships and demonstrate an understanding of the business environment.
• Have a willingness to contribute towards continual development and enhancement of the finance service.

We are very invested in the training and development of our staff. As well as on-the-job training, we can also offer funding and support for external training courses specific to your skillset and long-term career goals.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

For more information on our rewards and benefits click here: Rewards and Benefits Package: Support Staff (edgehill.ac.uk)

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.