HR Systems and Reporting Manager

Location:

Birmingham (B12) – West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £56535 per annum

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Period:

2 Years

Main Industry:

Search Human Resources Jobs

Advertiser:

Bluetown

Job ID:

132647031

Posted On:

21 January 2026

Job Title: HR Systems and Reporting Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary:

22.5 hrs – GBP29,698 – GBP34,379 per annum, pro rata of GBP48,822 – GBP56,535

30 hrs – GBP39,585 – GBP45,839 per annum pro rata of GBP48,822- GBP56,535

Job type: Fixed term for 2 years – 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)

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

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

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Sunday 8th February 2026.

Interview Date – Thursday 26th February 2026.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; HRIS Manager, HR Systems Manager, HR Technology Manager, People Systems Manager, HR Applications Manager, People Technology Manager, may be considered for this role.

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