Senior System Specialist (Sage People)

Posted 11 August 2026
LocationFerndown
Job type Contract
Reference35131

Job description

Senior Systems Specialist – Sage People | Remote/Global
Inside IR35

We're working with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation looking for a Senior Systems Specialist to join their People Systems team. If you're passionate about Sage People, love solving problems, and want real ownership over HR systems, processes and data, this could be your next move.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading People Systems projects, including implementations and system redesigns
  • Building and managing automation processes and system integrations
  • Acting as first and second-line support for People Systems queries across the business
  • Owning report management and governance, including ad hoc data requests and scheduled reporting
  • Supporting end-to-end testing across Core HRIS, Talent, Performance, Integrations, Pay flow, Benefits and LMS
  • Keeping training materials and process maps up to date, and delivering training sessions across the business
  • Running data audits to maintain data quality, and troubleshooting complex issues quickly and efficiently
  • Producing training documentation and supporting change management activities

What we're looking for:

  • Essential: hands-on Sage People experience
  • Desirable: exposure to Greenhouse
  • A technical mindset with strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
  • A methodical, analytical thinker with real attention to detail
  • A proactive, independent worker who can prioritise in a fast-moving environment

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in a continuous improvement environment, working closely with People Operations and functional management to shape how HR systems and data drive the business forward.

📩 Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? Get in touch or send your CV.

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