HR Data & Systems Lead

LRG

HR Data & Systems Lead for LRG overseeing HR technology and data governance. Manage HR systems, people analytics, and team performance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeWorthing • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing HR and Payroll systems, including system implementations, data governance, and compliance with GDPR. Proven ability to lead data integration strategies and enhance reporting and analytics to support business decision-making.

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HR And Payroll Systems ManagementData Quality And Governance FrameworksProject Management For M&A SystemsAdvanced Excel SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

HR Systems ImplementationData MigrationData CleansingWorkforce AnalyticsData Integrity ProcessesAutomation OpportunitiesReporting And AnalyticsData Protection ComplianceSystem UpgradesProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

HR Data SystemsPayroll SystemsThird-Party System ProvidersData Reporting ToolsIntegration Tools

Industry Keywords

GDPR ComplianceData Protection PrinciplesHR Data ComplianceMergers And AcquisitionsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Group’s HR and Payroll system to support business and employee needs
Represent HR Data & Systems in cross-functional transformation programmes and strategic projects
Lead on HR data and systems workstreams for annual processes such as the pay review and budgeting process
Drive system upgrades and enhancements internally and with third party providers, ensuring successful delivery and adoption
Proactively identify opportunities to increase automation and improve workflows
Partner with colleagues on the management and enhancement of recruitment and training systems
Lead the HR systems and people data workstream for mergers, acquisitions and business integration activity, acting as the subject matter expert for data migration, system integration and organisational structure design
Develop and execute integration strategies to ensure the seamless transfer of employee data and successful onboarding of acquired businesses into Group HR systems
Own the governance, delivery and continuous development of data integrity processes to ensure people data is accurate and compliant with legal and GDPR requirements
Lead complex and large-scale data updates, uploads and migrations, proactively identifying and managing risks and ensuring deliverables are met
Own the governance, delivery and continuous development of people reporting and analytics
Own the development of workforce analytics, providing insight and commentary on trends, risks and opportunities and actionable recommendations that support business planning and decision-making
Accountable for the performance, development and management of the HR Data & Systems team, ensuring delivery of agreed priorities, projects and operational objectives
Set and monitor team quality standards for reporting, data and system processes
Champion and role model a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with third-party providers to ensure issues as resolved in a timely way, monitoring resolution against SLAs and escalating where necessary
Build strong relationships with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business teams, providing expert support as needed
Understand and translate business needs into reporting and system solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in managing HR and Payroll systems, including system implementations/upgrades and projects
Strong experience managing HR data, data quality and governance frameworks
Experience leading project and M&A systems and data workstreams, including large-scale data uploads, migrations and cleansing exercises
Advanced Excel skills
Experience managing and developing a specialist systems/data team, including setting standards, monitoring quality and driving high performance
Proven ability to plan and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including maintaining broad oversight while identifying and resolving critical details
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and automation
Proven ability to work with third-party system providers and manage vendor relationships
Proven stakeholder management skills with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT and operational leaders
Sound understanding of GDPR, data protection principles and HR data compliance requirements
Ability to identify risks and manage delivery against deadlines and objectives
Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary package
Quarterly and yearly awards
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year