Senior HR Systems Consultant

Responsibilities

• Global Collaboration - Works closely with global HR and IT teams , including overseas group functions, to align on system design, integration, and delivery. Shares expertise and contributes to the development of global standards and solutions that meet both local and international business needs.
• Process Optimisation & Automation - Drives continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to HR and payroll processes. Focuses on increasing automation, improving data quality, and expanding self-service functionality to deliver a more efficient and user-friendly experience.
• Innovation & Solution Development - Evaluates emerging technologies, system updates, and new functionality within Workday and ServiceNow. Benchmarks against industry trends and peer organisations to identify opportunities for innovation and future-proofing of HR systems.
• Solution Implementation & Testing - Leads the specification, configuration, testing, and deployment of system changes, upgrades, and new functionality. Defines testing strategies, executes test plans, and ensures robust documentation and change control processes are followed.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Information Technology , Computer Science , or a related field.
• Extensive experience in a senior HR systems or consultancy role, with a proven track record of supporting and enhancing enterprise HR and payroll platforms.
• Strong background in HR and payroll processes , with hands-on experience in system configuration, process design, and solution delivery.
• Proficient in Workday and ServiceNow HRSD , with experience in system configuration, workflow design, and integration.
• Advanced skills in Oracle PL/SQL , including the use of published APIs, and the development of custom packages, procedures, and views.
• Strong understanding of data structures and expertise in reporting and analytics tools such as Oracle BI Publisher , Oracle APEX , XML Publisher, Microstrategy and Power BI for building dashboards, visualisations, and analytical reports.
• Experience with system integration methods, including file-based, XML, and database link interfaces.
• Practical experience across the

Benefits

Additional Information

Senior HR Systems Consultant 12-month fixed term contract Salary from £59,200 + up to 15% bonus, single cover medical & other excellent benefits ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow (hybrid) Closing date - 11th of June 2026 Help us create a better future, quicker The Senior HR Systems Consultant is responsible for the strategic support, enhancement, and optimisation of the organisation's core HR and payroll technology platforms, with a primary focus on Workday and ServiceNow HRSD . Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role leads the delivery of complex systems projects-including legislative updates, technical assurance activities, and process improvements-while driving automation and efficiency across HR and payroll operations. With deep expertise in HR business processes and systems architecture, the consultant works closely with stakeholders at all levels, both locally and globally, to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, compliant, and scalable. This includes translating business requirements into robust technical designs, managing system implementations, overseeing data model development, and resolving high-impact incidents to maintain operational excellence.

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