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Hr systems & workforce data manager

Woking
Waverley Borough Council
Data manager
Posted: 5h ago
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Join Our People & Organisational Development Team – Shape the Future of Two Councils!


Guildford Borough Council & Waverley Borough Council (Joint Collaboration)

Salary: £58,248 - £62,768 per annum

Location: Surrey – Hybrid working available

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time, 37 hours per week


Are you passionate about people, data, and digital transformation?


This is a fantastic opportunity to join our newly formed, dynamic People & Organisational Development (OD) team as the Principal HR Systems & Workforce Data Manager. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting both Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils as we bring together our expertise to create an innovative, high-quality People & OD service that drives cultural and organisational transformation.


Why Join Us?

* Be at the heart of transformational change, shaping a new, collaborative People & OD function across two progressive local authorities.
* Lead the development and digital transformation of our HR systems and workforce data, empowering strategic decision-making.
* Work with passionate, supportive colleagues committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our people and communities.
* Enjoy a flexible, inclusive workplace with hybrid working options, part-time arrangements, and a genuine focus on wellbeing.
* Benefit from a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
* Generous annual leave and flexi-time arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
* Free onsite parking for convenience
* Access to an employee assistance programme offering confidential support and counselling
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme to help secure your future
* Extensive training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth
* Agile working policies that support modern, adaptable work styles


What You’ll Do

* Lead and innovate the management and development of our HR/Payroll systems (iTrent & Business World), ensuring they are efficient, secure, and user-friendly.
* Drive improvements in workforce data governance, delivering insightful analytics that shape recruitment, retention, and development strategies.
* Champion the digital transformation of People processes, enhancing employee and manager self-service and automating where possible.
* Provide strategic workforce insights to senior managers, helping forecast future staffing needs and skills gaps.
* Lead and inspire a small team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy.


Who We’re Looking For

* Energetic, proactive, and adaptable professionals passionate about people, technology, and organisational success.
* Skilled communicators who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy driving change.
* Experts in HR systems, data analytics, or workforce planning who want to make a real impact.


Ready to Take the Next Step?


If you’re excited to be part of a transformational People & OD journey, leading the future of workforce data and systems for two leading councils, we want to hear from you.


Apply today and help us shape the future of people strategy at Guildford and Waverley.

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