VH7839- People System Specialist External
Job Title: People System Specialist
Location: Wakefield
Hours: 37
Salary: £33,603- £35,772
Number of posts: 2
We’re looking for a highly motivated and customer-focused People Systems Specialist to provide effective People systems administration, technical support, and professional advice to managers and staff across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong IT and analytical skills to ensure our People systems operate efficiently and effectively, supporting workforce planning, resource management and informed decision-making throughout the force.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line and ongoing support, guidance and advice to managers and staff on the use of HR systems.
- Ensure HR systems are operating effectively and optimally, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy and security of workforce data across multiple HR databases and systems.
- Produce management information, statistical reports and workforce analytics to support organisational decision-making.
- Manipulate, analyse and transfer data between systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve system issues, liaising with suppliers and stakeholders where required.
- Support workforce resource management processes, including shift patterns and working time compliance.
- Assist with system development, testing, upgrades and the implementation of new functionality.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service while responding to queries from a wide range of stakeholders.
About You
- A recognised computer qualification that includes database management, or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience in either CARM, HR Origin, Oleeo, Cority or Chronicle.
- Detailed knowledge of computer databases and systems, with the ability to extract, analyse and present management information.
- Experience of transferring and manipulating data between systems.
- Proven experience of data analysis, statistical reporting and report generation.
- Experience working within a customer-focused office environment, delivering excellent service and support.
- A sound understanding of Working Time Regulations, Police Staff Conditions, Force Policy and Police Regulations relating to workforce resource management and shift-working arrangements.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical users.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience working with HR or workforce management systems.
Desirable
- Experience of creating, maintaining and interpreting Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Ability to present data visually and provide meaningful insights to support business and workforce decisions.
- Experience of working with HR, workforce management or resource planning systems.
Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- All training provided
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- and many more…
This vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 2nd August 2026.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
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