As People Data, Systems and Reward Analyst, you will play a critical role in delivering a positive People experience through enabling the integrity, optimisation and insight generated from people systems and data, with a specialist focus on Ciphr (core HR and Recruitment), Cornerstone (LMS), and Access SelectPay (Payroll).
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a mid‑sized organisation - big enough to offer influence and variety, small enough for your ideas to land and your impact to be visible.
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time. Location: Blackburn – Hybrid. Hours per week: 37.5.
Responsibilities
People Systems (Ciphr, Cornerstone and Access SelectPay)
* Serve as system administrator for Ciphr, Cornerstone and Access SelectPay systems.
* Maintain workflows, security profiles, organisational structures and system configuration in line with company IT policies.
* Work with the IT Team to enable integrations between HR, recruitment, payroll and learning systems and ensure system upgrades, UAT, release testing and ongoing improvements are managed effectively.
* Troubleshoot system issues and co‑ordinate with suppliers where required.
Data Quality, Governance & Compliance
* Maintain data accuracy across Ciphr, Cornerstone and Access SelectPay, through scheduled audits and governance checks.
* Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain robust role‑based access controls.
* Develop and maintain data in line with company data management standards.
Reporting & People Analytics
* Produce and automate dashboards using Ciphr reporting, Cornerstone Insights, Access SelectPay and work with the IT team to leverage Power BI capability.
* Deliver workforce metrics, e.g. headcount, turnover, absence, learning compliance, cost trends and reward analytics.
* Provide regular reporting for the People and Finance teams, and the Board.
* Translate data into actionable insight to inform decision‑making.
Reward & Workforce Analysis
* Enable annual pay and bonus cycles through data integrity and modelling.
* Support statutory reporting, including Gender Pay Gap analysis.
* Provide job evaluation analysis, benchmarking and internal pay comparisons.
* Develop and maintain salary frameworks, job families and reward structures.
User Support & Training
* Provide first‑line support to People Team, managers and employees on Ciphr, Cornerstone and Access SelectPay processes.
* Develop and maintain training materials and guidance.
* Deliver training sessions for new features or process improvements.
Project Delivery
* Support system enhancements, process redesign and new module implementation.
* Ensure robust testing, documentation and change control practices.
* Play a key role in any new system selection and implementation.
Payroll
* Provide support and cover to the Payroll Manager to enable accurate and timely monthly payroll processing through Access SelectPay.
* Oversee payroll related data in Ciphr, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, hours, overtime, allowances, absences and deductions.
* Assist the Payroll Manager with any pre‑payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
* Provide cover to the Payroll Manager in handling payroll queries, resolving issues promptly and accurately.
* Assist the Payroll Manager in maintaining payroll controls, audit trails and compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory requirements including Real Time Information (RTI), P60s, parental leave calculations and pension auto enrolment processes.
* Collaborate with the People Services Team Leader and Payroll Manager on pay changes, benefits updates, allowances and bonus payments to ensure correct payroll treatment.
Benefits
Standard Benefits
* 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days, plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Enhanced sick pay
* Health care cash plan
* Income protection scheme
* Employee assistance line
* Discounts and cashback on shopping
* Discounted YorkTest home kits
* Free car parking (Blackburn site)
Flex Benefits
* Holiday trading
* Critical illness cover
* ULEV car leasing scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership
* Car breakdown cover
* Will writing service
Compensation
* Annual salary review
* Recruitment referral scheme
* Various recognition schemes (e.g. long service awards)
Working Environment
* Modern offices with collaboration/meeting spaces
* Agile/remote working
* Technology to support agile/remote working
* Free tea, coffee, juices and snacks at offices
Development
* Supported study
* Apprentice schemes
* Levy funded learning opportunities
* Individual development plans
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