HR Technology Manager
The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
HR Technology Manager
£82000
The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 16 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 9dcf461dc2284d9ab2e5f3d97d51fc16
Full Job Description
- Lead the strategic development and management of the HR technology landscape at NFU Mutual
- Lead and develop a dedicated team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Hybrid 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford-upon-Avon About the role We're making some exciting changes to the HR Division at NFU Mutual. With future-proofed capabilities, technology enabled systems, high engagement and improved career paths high on the agenda, this is a great time to join the team. This brand-new HR Technology Manager role will own and oversee our proposition, ensuring we're firmly future focused and meeting the needs of the business. As the HR Technology Manager at NFU Mutual, you'll play a crucial role in leading the strategic development and management of our HR technology landscape. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the operational resilience, management, and daily service delivery of our HR systems, ensuring they're robust, efficient, and aligned with our long-term business strategies. You'll design and implement the HR Technology roadmap, which will involve creating and championing a gold standard user experience across all employee-facing systems. This includes ensuring that our system architecture is future-ready and supports both the HR function and broader business goals. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations, you'll create and own the HR AI strategy, aligning it with the wider Group AI strategy, and supporting the use of automation to enhance operational efficiencies and user journeys. You'll establish and maintain frameworks for monitoring security and data integrity within HR systems, providing accurate reporting for assurance and governance. You'll also influence and educate senior stakeholders within the HR leadership team and the wider business to better understand business and customer requirements, thereby driving the delivery of effective technology solutions. You'll stay informed of the latest technology advancements by networking and attending industry events, which will help inform our innovation, AI, and overall HR technology strategy. Distilling this knowledge to the wider HR Systems team, you'll foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Additionally, you'll oversee the design and delivery of relevant technical systems and software training for the HR systems team and wider users, ensuring strong adoption and competency rates. Leading and developing your direct reports will be key to maximising their contribution to business objectives and realising their potential. This role is based in our Tiddington Head Office, just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon. However, we understand how important a positive work-life balance is, so to help you give your best, we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment and support to work up to 80% of your hours from home.
- Experience of managing and developing technical teams
- Ability to strategically design and execute plans that align with long-term business goals
- Strong leadership skills that enable you to motivate, develop and align a team
- Ability to drive the adoption of new technologies and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Experience of communicating complex technical concepts to a range of stakeholders
- A customer-focused approach to ensure a high-quality internal and external service at all levels
- Knowledge of data protection standards and compliance requirements
- Degree-level qualification in technology/business/HR related field
Working at NFU Mutual We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future. - Salary up to £82k dependant upon experience
- Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
- A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
- Private medical insurance + options to add family members
- Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
- £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
- Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
- Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
- Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
- Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
- Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
You are a visionary leader with a passion for leveraging technology to transform HR operations. With extensive experience in managing HR technology systems and implementing technology roadmaps within complex organisational settings, you have a proven track record of leading technology-driven change and enhancing user experiences. Additionally, you stay informed of the latest technology advancements and are always looking for ways to innovate and improve processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team dedicated to delivering innovative HR solutions and enhancing the employee experience. To join our team, you'll also have:
At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees. We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.Benefits and Rewards When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including: