HR Digital & Data Implementation Lead - Central Government - £382.50 Inside IR35 - 12 Months - Taunton (Hybrid)
A central-government organisation is seeking an HR Digital & Data Implementation Lead to support the ongoing transformation of HR systems, data governance, people analytics and digital capabilities. This role is critical in ensuring HR data is accurate, trusted, secure and used effectively for decision-making. You will drive enhancements to HR digital systems (particularly iTrent), embed new functionality, optimise data flows, and help deliver a modern, insight-driven People function. Working closely with HR leadership, systems specialists, technology colleagues and managers across the organisation, you will support the delivery of key digital transformation initiatives - including automation, digital record-keeping, people dashboards and self-service tools. This is an excellent role for someone with strong HR systems expertise, data governance capability and experience delivering digital or analytical improvements within HR or People functions.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Data Governance & People Insights
- Lead the governance, accuracy and compliance of HR data
- Ensure alignment with organisational data-retention schedules
- Develop and embed people-analytics dashboards (iTrent DataMart, Power BI)
- Enable Real Time insights across turnover, diversity, engagement and workforce planning
- Maintain documentation, process notes and handover materials
Digital HR Systems Implementation
- Partner closely with the HR Systems Analyst on all HR system matters
- Lead implementation and embedding of enhanced iTrent functionality
- Drive automation, workflow improvements and self-service capability
- Improve data quality to reduce manual processes and strengthen decision-making
- Provide regular delivery updates to senior HR leadership
Project Leadership & Business Improvement
- Lead HR elements of digital-transformation programmes
- Support transition of HR solutions to cloud technologies
- Oversee final stages of paper-to-digital HR file conversion
- Identify efficiency gains and opportunities to improve colleague experience
- Contribute to wider HR projects as required
Challenges & Problem-Solving
You will regularly work through:
- Data-quality issues requiring cleansing, reconciliation and corrective action
- Conflicting/incomplete information, requiring strong analytical judgement
- Change resistance during digital adoption
- System constraints when embedding new functionality
- Prioritisation challenges due to limited resources or parallel digital programmes
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with HR systems & digital tools (iTrent, MHR, self-service platforms)
- Ability to implement new system functionality and optimise existing processes
- Strong project-management capability, with experience reporting into senior stakeholders
- Proven experience in people analytics: dashboards, insights & workforce data
- Ability to build trust quickly with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience supporting digital transformation or business-improvement initiatives
- Understanding of HR operations, people functions and strategic HR programmes
Relevant Civil Service Behaviours
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
Security, Working Pattern & Additional Requirements
The following conditions are strict and non-negotiable:
- Hybrid: Typically 2 days per week onsite in Taunton
- No overseas working permitted
- Travel expenses cannot be claimed
TL;DR
- Job Title: HR Digital & Data Implementation Lead
- Start Date: ASAP
- Location: Taunton - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
- Length: 12 months
- Day Rate: £382.50
- IR35: Inside IR35
- Clearance: Active BPSS required