HR Systems Administrator

About The Role

Join Compass Community’s Digital Transformation Journey

Compass Community is on an exciting path of growth and innovation — and our people systems sit at the heart of that change. We’re looking for an HR Systems Administrator to play a key role in managing and optimising the digital systems that power our people operations.

This is a brand-new position within our Technology Applications Team, designed to strengthen the digital backbone of our organisation and support the delivery of a fully integrated, end-to-end operating model. You’ll be part of a business-wide transformation programme that’s modernising how we work, improving automation, and unlocking real-time data insights across Compass.

The Role

• As an HR Systems Administrator, you’ll take ownership of key people systems - including HRIS, Learning, Recruitment and related systems managing upgrades and enhancements.

• You’ll ensure these systems are reliable, secure, and user-friendly - supporting our People teams to work efficiently and with confidence in their data and providing support to internal users.

• You’ll also play a central role in transformation and digitisation projects, partnering with DevOps, BI and operational teams to enhance reporting, data integrity, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Configuration: Maintaining the HR systems, implementing updates, and configuring modules (Sage People, Learn Amp, Eploy and recruitment tools).

• Data Integrity & Security: Ensuring data accuracy, performing regular data audits, and managing user permissions and security access.

· Playing a key role in the selection, implementation and optimisation of Compass’s new HRIS ECO system, with awareness of the wider HR applications market considered advantageous.

• Reporting & Analytics: Working closely with the BI team to deliver accurate, timely and automated reporting.

• User Support & Guidance: Acting as the first point of contact for HR system queries, troubleshooting, and guiding staff on system functionality.

• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to automate or streamline HR processes within the system in collaboration with Operational, Procurement and IT teams.

• Vendor Management: Liaising with HR technology vendors to resolve issues and implement improvements

• Ensure compliance with data protection and security standards.

About You

You’re detail-oriented, analytical and proactive, with a strong background in technology to drive smarter ways of working. You’ll bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in systems administration, IT engineering, or advanced support roles.

• Experience with implementing and maintaining HR information systems. (e.g., Sage People, PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

• Experience in Learning Management Systems (e.g. Learn Amp or similar enterprise systems).

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Strong documentation discipline and commitment to systems hygiene.

• Strong understanding of HR data reporting, workflow automation and integration.

• Familiarity with service management tools such as ServiceNow, Jira/Confluence or Azure DevOps within Agile environments.

• The confidence to collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Above all, you’ll be motivated by Compass’s purpose — to use innovation and integrity to make a real difference for children, families and colleagues.

Why Join Compass Community?

Compass Community exists to create a future of strength and opportunity for every child. Across fostering, residential care and education, we use a therapeutic, innovative approach that puts children first. Our mission is to be the UK’s #1 children’s services provider – reaching more children, being the best place to work in children’s services, and helping to transform the sector for good.

Our values, Integrity, Courage and Care guide how people work here. We listen properly, challenge each other well, and get on with fixing what needs to be fixed, together. When something goes wrong, we deal with it. When something goes well, we celebrate it. That's the work of Life Changers, and we look forwards to welcoming you to the team.

Apply today and be part of our digital transformation.