HR Systems and Reporting Manager

University College Birmingham - HR, Professional Services

Location:BirminghamSalary:22.5 hrs - £29,698 - £34,379 per annum, pro rata of £48,822 - £56,535 30 hrs - £39,585 - £45,839 per annum pro rata of £48,822- £56,535. Salary Grade: SS9Hours:Part TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 21st January 2026

Closes: 8th February 2026

Job Ref: REQ000475

Contract:

We would welcome applications from those interested in either 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week)

Fixed term for 2 years

We’re looking for an experienced HR Systems and Reporting Manager to join our Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and management of our HR systems, ensuring they meet operational, strategic, and statutory requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and enhance our HR system (iTrent), driving improvements and managing upgrades.
• Lead on system testing, implementation, and change control processes.
• Ensure accurate organisational structures and data governance standards.
• Produce statutory reports (e.g., HESA, Gender Pay Gap) and deliver insightful dashboards and KPIs.
• Collaborate on HRIS-related projects and deliver training to staff for effective system use.
• Manage relationships with system providers and ensure compliance with GDPR.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience managing iTrent (ideally in an education setting).
• Strong data management and reporting skills using Business Objects and Excel.
• Experience with statutory returns and system upgrades.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Information Systems, Data/Analytics, or similar.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave + 29 days’ paid leave per year + 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers’ Pension Scheme + Employer Contributions - Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6% - LGPS – 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership