Job Title: Data & Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: London, Leeds
Contract Type: FTC
Welcome to First Bus
We are seeking a Data & Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our People Services Transformation team. If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making and optimising reporting capabilities, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of the People Services Transformation, bringing expertise in data management and reporting processes. Your responsibilities encompass configuring HR systems, ensuring compliance, and optimising reporting workflows. Conducting training sessions and driving continuous improvement, you will enhance reporting capabilities. Leading the development of data dictionaries and collaborating with IT teams, you play a crucial part in maintaining data consistency and resolving system issues.
Key Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years of experience.
* Demonstrated experience as a Data & Reporting SME in successful HRIS implementations, showcasing a track record of delivering effective solutions.
* Strong understanding of data management principles, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and relevance.
* Experience in configuring and optimising reporting functionalities within HR systems, adapting solutions to meet evolving business requirements.
* Ability to provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, ensuring the effective utilisation of reporting tools.
* Practical experience with HR platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Ceridian, etc., highly valued for immediate contribution.
* Proven experience analysing data requirements, documenting reporting specifications, and collaborating with stakeholders.
* Track record of leading the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, ensuring data consistency across the organisation.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve data and reporting issues.
* Proficiency in Excel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide in-depth subject matter expertise on data management and reporting processes, ensuring a thorough understanding of industry best practices.
* Collaborate closely with project teams to configure and optimise reporting functionalities in HR systems, tailoring solutions to meet specific business needs.
* Ensure that reporting processes align with industry best practices and compliance standards, fostering data integrity and security.
* Support the design and implementation of efficient reporting workflows, streamlining processes to enhance productivity and accuracy.
* Conduct training sessions to educate end-users on reporting system functionalities, empowering them to utilise the tools effectively.
* Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement in data management and reporting processes, contributing to the evolution of system capabilities.
* Analyse data requirements, working closely with stakeholders to define and document reporting specifications.
* Lead the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, ensuring data consistency and clarity across the organisation.
* Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve data and reporting issues, ensuring system functionality.
Rewards & Benefits
* Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
* We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
* Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
* Cycle to work scheme
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
* Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
* Flexible working
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.