People Technology Lead

Job Introduction

People Technology Lead

Salary Up to £55,000 DOE

Permanent – 35 hours a week

*At Saga we work flexibly which means our colleagues have autonomy how and where we work. This role is fully remote, we aim to come together as a team once a month*

As a People Technology Lead you will be joining us at a pivotal point in our digitalisation journey. You will be a technical expert responsible for creating digital solutions within the People Team, developing the People systems architecture and integration of multiple systems with other internal and external systems.

You will drive innovation, creating automation and explore new digital ways to optimise our People systems and processes. Supporting and upskilling the wider People team to transform the way we work and maximise the utilisation and benefits of technology.  

The role will understand our technology in detail and be able to leverage the best approach to resolving challenges and issues, highlighting gaps, understanding requirements, unblocking technology challenges as well as driving selection of new technology.

If you want to be responsible for transforming the way the People team work, through digital systems, processes and workflows - this could be the role for you!

Close date – 4 September 2023

Role Responsibility

• Responsible for maintaining and developing the People system infrastructure and development of system integrations.
• Implementation of systems changes/enhancements and new implementations
• Ensure the overall design and feasibility of systems is fit for purpose and in line with business needs
• Maintains up to date knowledge of the People System landscape
• Review current setup, challenging processes/configuration
• Collaborating closely with the wider People teams and Technology teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, process efficiency and data-driven decision making
• Building effective operating and governance processes
• Driving the digitalisation of the People team including creating and delivering guidance and training for all people team maximising the utilisation and benefits of technology
• Manage the transition from manual to system-generated processes
• Work with the Technology function to ensure smooth integration with other systems
• Keep up to date with the latest HR systems developments and best practice

The Ideal Candidate

We need our new People Technology Lead to ideally have experience working within a large or complex organisation.  Other experience would also include:

• Significant experience of HR systems
• Strong Project management skills with proven experience of system implementation
• HR background, understanding HR operations
• Highly IT literate with demonstratable experience with multiple HR systems, Microsoft packages, One Drive/SharePoint
• Desirable – previous experience of implementing a HRIS
• Desirable - experience with data management and data integration platforms

Skills that would help make you an exceptional People Technology Lead would include:

• Good communication skills, able to inspire teams, influence peers and stakeholders
• Robust individual with resilience and experience driving success in a complex business
• High energy and drive
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and focused on business objectives
• Motivated problem solver/innovative thinker with a positive attitude to change
• Naturally engaging and collaborative
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Highly customer focussed

Our Saga Values:

• Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen. 
• Empathy – Always aware of others. 
• Curiosity – Always asking why.
• Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include: 

• Remote working available where possible

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year 

• Workplace Pension 

• AXA Be Supported 

• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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