Job Description

Senior HR Systems Specialist (102072-0126)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Information & Digital Group - Portfolio Delivery
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
47,389 to 56,535 per annum
About the Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries about the role, please contact Esther Zaccarelli, Lead - HR Systems at E.A.Zaccarelli@warwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

We are looking for an experienced SAP UK Payroll systems specialist to join our HR Systems team supporting the University's on-premise SAP Payroll system.


In this technical and varied role, you will deliver high quality system support, leading on configuring and maintaining system structures including payroll schemas, wage types and pensions. Whilst mostly responding to a diverse range of requirements from the Payroll and Pensions Team, you will also work with other colleagues from the People Team, Finance, and external partners. You will ensure all configuration adheres to UK legal requirements from HMRC, as well as GDPR, and you will proactively manage the payroll system annual patching process and test strategy. As part of a business-critical technical team, this is your opportunity to get fully involved with delivering a high-quality and trusted payroll system support service.



About You
You will have sophisticated technical expertise of SAP UK Payroll, both through delivering changes and carrying out support. You will have evidence of a strong understanding of UK Payroll legislation, statutory calculations and HMRC processes as well as excellent general IT.


You work with a high degree of accuracy and with attention to detail. You will be at ease working within a team and demonstrate the flexibility to prioritise and manage a number of operational support activities at a time. You already understand how common payroll and pension business processes work, and you may even have experience of the UK Public Sector.


Experience of integrations from SuccessFactors to on-premise SAP Payroll would be advantageous, as would a basic knowledge of ABAP and debugging.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

About the Department
Information and Digital Group at Warwick
About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

106

th in the world

and

8th in the UK.

Additionally, 92% of our research is rated

world-leading

or

internationally excellent

.*


Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

Research Excellence Framework 2021



How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE:

Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.


You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).


For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Start Date:

To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Right to Work in the UK
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