United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: SAP HCM System Analyst

The Organisation

Founded in 1937, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organisations in the world. We work in over 60 countries worldwide to create lasting change for children and their communities. Everything we do is based on our firm commitment to children and ensuring they can claim their rights.

What we do

We see a clear link between fulfilling children’s rights and ending child poverty. Every child has the right to be healthy, educated, protected, valued and respected in their own community and beyond. In 2014, we worked with 86,676 communities. The areas in which we worked covered a population of 164.9 million people, including 81.5 million children (41.1 million girls and 40.4 million boys).

The Opportunity

We deliver our work through approximately 10,500 employees based in our countries of operation, Regional Offices and at International Headquarters and our Human Resource Information System reaches every member of staff.

We are currently recruiting for a SAP HCM System Analyst to join our Global IT team at International Headquarters for a period of 6-12 months to provide maternity cover. This role has significant impact and influence on the use of Plan’s HR Information System and also contributes to the delivery of several of the key objectives in Plan’s current strategic plan.

The Systems Analyst has a global reach, acting as the key functional point of contact for many different stake holder groups at all levels in the organisation, providing support services for the system and ensuring that it is utilised as effectively and consistently as possible.

Typical responsibilities will include;

• Ensuring that the use of HRIS is effectively supported and milestones are achieved


• Providing stakeholders and users with the skills and knowledge to be able to implement and use the system


• Ensuring that functional reporting solutions meet the needs of the organisation


• Regularly updating and sharing documentation, training and communication materials


• Implementing fixes and enhancements in accordance with planned delivery

Understanding of either SAP HCM or Success factors and the business processes associated with HR Information Systems is essential.

You will have a strong grasp of business process design and mapping with the ability to analyse and interpret problems and provide robust solutions. With excellent attention to detail and good organisation skills, you will ensure that you make timely assessments and progress or assign calls appropriately. Your ability to influence and communicate effectively with others will be imperative given the multiple stakeholders, managers and users you will support.

Location:International Headquarters in Woking, UK

Type of Role:6-12 month maternity cover contract

Reports to:SAP Technical Lead

Salary:£35-45,000 per annum

Closing Date:Thursday 22nd October. Please note that applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period

Initial interviews will be conducted on Friday 30^th October. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second interview on Friday 6^th November.