HR Systems Manager - 12 months FTC

Posted 24 December 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Reference037312
Job FunctionHeadquarters

Job description

Lead the Future of HR Technology: Join Avanti West Coast as our HRIS Manager and Drive Innovation, Efficiency, and Excellence in Human Resources.

 

As the HRIS Manager,  you’ll be our go-to person for technical support, and guidance. You’ll play a key role in keeping our HRIS data accurate and supporting the daily operations of our HR department.

 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead relationship with HRIS provider and collaborate with IT on system requirements.
  • Continuously improve HR systems for business benefit and user-friendliness.
  • Ensure effective management of employee data and information with stakeholders.
  • Optimize HR Management systems to support operations and link technology, processes, and systems.
  • Manage HR data, compile reports, and maintain records for Avanti West Coast and Group.
  • Develop data analytics using Power BI to support business insights and decision-making

Please find role profile for further information

 

What sort of experience are we looking for?

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and HRIS systems.
  • Knowledgeable in technical standards, deliverables, and systems analysis.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Influential, motivational, and a natural networker.
  • Experienced in Technical Project Management with People XD or similar HRIS systems and experience with SQL/Power BI 

Benefits include:

  • Railway pension scheme
  • Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
  • Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
  • 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operator

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

 

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

 

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.

 

Our Avanti West Coast Values 

Passionate- We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity