Job Description

Job description


The HR Systems & Performance team in Sheffield City Council maintains and develops a number of HR based systems whilst also extracting data that we analyse and supply to the organisation and external bodies.



We operate two primary systems, first of all a HR & Payroll system called iTrent that is used by managers and employees to submit people, pay and structure related information and for HR staff to transact those requests.



The second primary system being a Learning Management System called Docebo that supports employee e-learning and the ability to book places on learning courses/events.



We supply data and analysis to Councillors and Managers across the organisation and respond to data report requests from government departments and external bodies. This includes responding to Freedom of Information and Office of National Statistics requests.



As part of your new role, you will study for a Data Analyst level 4 qualification through Multiverse one of the Councils chosen providers for Apprenticeships, commencing in June 2025.



You can't already have a formal qualification or extensive experience in this specific discipline however ideally you will be able to provide certificates for Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, GCSE pass or equivalent. If you don't have this, you can complete your Functional Skills whilst on the apprenticeship



When not studying for your qualification, you will be supported in learning and gaining experience in carrying out the role of a HR Information Systems & Performance Specialist.



Through this role you will work alongside a number of dedicated HR Systems & Performance team colleagues to fully exploit the improvements identified in our systems roadmap. With colleagues you will embark on a data analysis development path aimed at significantly improving the HR metrics offer to the whole organisation.



The role involves office-based and home working activities calling for good IT skills as well as the ability work autonomously to achieve excellent outcomes. Good communication skills are required as the role involves interaction with colleagues, systems end users and data report requestors.



You will need to be academically strong with good organisational skills to enable you to complete the Data Analyst level 4 qualification as well as work-based training and carrying out duties related to the role.



The apprenticeship is for 2 years, and this is a temporary post for that period, the destination post is the HR Information Systems & Performance Specialist role at Grade 8 (41,511 - 44,711), however advancement to this role would be based on successful completion of the qualification, good attendance, adherence to the values of the Council and a role being available at the time of completion.



Any employment offer is conditional upon being accepted on the Data Analyst level 4 qualification and you will be supported in making an application.



In addition to a salary the fees for the Data Analyst level 4 course will be fully met by the Council as part of a benefits package.



For further information about the course and the apprenticeship through Multiverse please see the following link, Data analyst / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education



For an informal discussion, please call Peter White on 07785592738.



We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.





Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.



Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.



If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.



Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ003253
Date posted
17/04/2025
Application closing date
04/05/2025
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Apprentice Level 4-6
Package
Temporary until 30/04/2027
Contractual hours
37
Job category/type
Human Resources and Development