Job Introduction
Job Title: People Systems and Insight Manager
Salary: £56,925 per annum
Location: Stafford/Telford - Hybrid
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
The role
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking People Systems and Insight Manager to join our People leadership team.
This is a key role for the department, leading the development and continuous improvement of our People systems, data and insight. You will play a central part in modernising how we use HR technology and people data, ensuring it is reliable, joined up and genuinely supports decision making across the business.
You will work closely with People Team colleagues, IT and senior leaders to translate organisational priorities into practical, data-led people solutions. As part of the management team, you will also contribute to the wider People strategy and building a more insight-driven People function. The role includes line management responsibility.
We are looking for someone who truly Owns it, Improves it and Lives it. Someone who takes accountability, drives continuous improvement and brings empathy, integrity and collaboration to how they lead and work with others.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop People systems (incl. ATS and LMS) and data to support a modern, insight-driven People function
* Drive continuous improvement of HR technology and process digitisation, ensuring systems are reliable, integrated and user-focused
* Enable the delivery of high-quality people insight and reporting to support business and workforce decisions
* Ensure strong data governance, security and compliance across all People systems
* Work in close partnership with IT, Business Intelligence and People Team colleagues
* Manage system suppliers to ensure value for money and ongoing improvement projects
* Line management responsibility for a small team
What You’ll Do
* Lead the day-to-day management, development and optimisation of People systems across HR, payroll, learning and recruitment
* Develop and deliver a clear roadmap for People systems and insight, aligned to organisational and digital priorities
* Deliver meaningful people insight and reporting that supports workforce planning, pay, performance and strategic decision making
* Champion a modern, user focused approach to People systems that improves experience and efficiency for colleagues and managers
* Work closely with IT and Business Intelligence to ensure systems are integrated, secure and future focused
* Manage relationships with system suppliers and partners, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement
* Contribute to People and organisational projects, acting as a subject matter expert for systems, data and analytics
What You’ll Bring
* Significant experience managing and developing HR systems and data reporting in a complex organisation
* Proven ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight
* Confidence in collaborating and influencing stakeholders at different levels, including senior leaders
* Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
* Experience of line managing or developing others
* A proactive mindset and a passion for modernising the HR function
* CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
What we can offer you
We can offer 31 days holiday, bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
* Own it – make it happen
* Improve it - move things forward.
* Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
How to apply
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If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email careers@hpg.org.uk
Closing Date: 24th June 2026
Interview date: 7th July 2026
* We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
* If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.