4 IT Configuration Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom
Payroll & HR Configuration Specialist
Posted 520 days ago
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At Employment Hero, we are an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.
Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!
What might your days look likeWe're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide.
As our Payroll and HR Configuration Specialist, you will be working within our Implementations team reporting to our Implementations Team Leader. You will be responsible for supporting our customers and teams on all things platform configuration. Your number one focus is to ensure accurate and timely system configuration, ensuring data quality and identification and resolution of configuration data issues for our clients.
You will be a primary contact point for customers during training of implementations for our Employment Hero customers; which will require managing many projects at any one time. Our platform and our business are constantly changing; therefore, to be successful, you will need to communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, and prioritise tasks to drive positive outcomes.
As a Payroll and HR Configuration Specialist, you’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting the end to end Implementation service offering by performing system configuration, checks and analyse configuration issues and develop appropriate resolutions and action items.
- Lead the implementation of projects based on Payroll Legislation and HR best practice within the UK market.
- Build and manage relationships with a portfolio of clients.
- Ensure customer requirements are captured accurately.
- Assist with troubleshooting and client queries, coordinate with internal teams for successful delivery.
- Ensure project tasks are completed on time and with accuracy.
- Complete administrative tasks, including systems updates, data review and input, project updates and other ad-hoc requests.
- Ensure data quality, integrity and security.
- Investigate and troubleshoot customer implementation challenges via thorough testing.
- Continuous documentation for updating content to support system implementation.
- Meets & exceeds KPI’s, follows all relevant procedures & standard operating procedures as laid out by Employment Hero and your manager.
- 3+ years of payroll implementations or payroll consulting experience, or SaaS configuration environment.
- Experience of HR implementations or HR consulting experience, or SaaS configuration environment.
- Have a knowledge of current legislative payroll requirements pertinent to the UK.
- Creation and maintenance of learning content to support new products and assist with implementations and platform adoption.
- Payroll & HR Implementations experience required to understand the complexities and nuances of an implementation journey.
- Excellent communication skills to keep fellow team members and also clients engaged by providing excellent customer service.
- Stakeholder management with both internal and external teams to drive change and improvement in the services we offer.
- Time management skills, dependability in the workplace and managing a challenging workload when needed.
- Scheduling management to effectively manage a high volume project portfolio.
Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.
Life at Employment Hero Remote-first principlesAt Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations.
We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.
Work your wayEvery hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.
We’ve got your backWhether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 90+ heroes in the UK and 850+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration is at your fingertips.
But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our UK heroes:
“A couple of years ago I couldn’t have even imagined that I would be sitting here in my apartment in London, doing my dream job with a team on the other side of the world. But what I really didn’t expect is how safe and supported I feel in my role, and that so much trust and such a friendly working environment has been built quickly and virtually.”
Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including:
- Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
- Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
- A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
- We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
- Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
- Social events events and team celebrations
- Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
- Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
- Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero!
- Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024
We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.
Are we a match?Upon applying, you can anticipate a thorough review of your application, followed by an engaging interview process. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into the organisation and the role.
Not exactly the right fit for you?
- If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities.
- Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!
Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.
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Technical Configuration Services Specialist
Posted 18 days ago
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**What you'll be doing:**
+ Assist the Technical Configuration team to respond clients' requests related to financial needs.
+ Meet clients' expectations and ensure proper compliance with configuration of Egencia's reservation solution.
+ Support Account Managers to solve problems related to configuration and business customer profiles. - Ensure that the service level agreements from business customers are respected.
+ Ensure compliance with the processes of each business client (means of payment, invoicing, etc.).
+ Identify any potential optimization of internal processes.
+ Immediate assistance in emergency situations (Egencia reservation solution not available, payment method not available, etc.).
+ Work in close collaboration with transversal services such as the back office or shared services to resolve requests related to billing problems.
+ Get in touch with the various supplier partners when the situation requires it.
**What we need from you:**
+ Strong understanding of travel operations, products and platforms.
+ Excellent communication ability including written and oral presentation skills.
+ Strong attention to detail and analytical skills in relation to travel-related processes.
+ Excellent administrative and time management skills.
+ Ability to work with cross-functional teams and to influence both internally and externally.
+ Patience and understanding. Ability to listen to issues and provide patient support to internal customers
+ Ability to read and analyze information from co-workers, understand issues, prioritize, and fix problems
+ Ability to grow within a role and become an expert, teach users, while devising ways for users to become proficient and self-sufficient in their role
+ Experience working in an environment of non-standardized practices with the goal of moving to standardization and implementing best practices
+ Be curious and creative
**Location**
Manchester, United Kingdom
**The #TeamGBT Experience**
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
+ **Flexible benefits** are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
+ **Travel perks:** get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
+ **Develop the skills you want** when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
+ **We strive to champion Inclusion** in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
+ And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.
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Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement ( .
**What if I don't meet every requirement?** If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!
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Configuration & Data Management Specialist
Posted 13 days ago
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
**Job Description**
Boeings Defence UKs Digital Business is at the forefront of delivering innovative programmes within the Defence and Security Sectors across the UK.
We are seeking a Configuration & Data Management Specialist, to join our team of skilled digital and systems professionals. This role will primarily support the design and execution of a significant programme of work for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the Engineering and Logistics domain.
Boeing Defence UK is looking for Configuration& Data Management Specialist based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
**The role will include but not be limited to:**
+ Configuration and control of Boeing developed and COTS software from third parties.
+ Configuration and control of Boeing developed and COTS systems/software from third parties.
+ Deployment of software configuration processes and the execution of process controls.
+ The upfront development, interpretation and understanding of Customer requirements.
+ The planning and implementation of Configuration and Data Management.
+ Support the deployment of a standardised configuration management process throughout the organisation.
+ Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the development of mitigation plans.
+ Collaborate and assist with developing the standardisation of configuration tool sets (including security and access) to meet company requirements.
+ Interfaces with Boeing bid and programme teams to drive the company configuration management requirements into contract initiation and review.
+ Provide input to Supplier Statements of Work for Configuration and Data Management proposals.
+ Provide input to the company budgetary/ forecast cycle relating to configuration management activities.
**Data Management Specific:**
+ Tracks and report data transmissions, monitoring adherence to company and regulatory data configuration and contractual requirements.
+ Tracking and processing of customer contracted data and supplier data deliverables.
+ Responsible for ensuring adherence to Export Compliance, Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA's), Security and Intellectual Property regulations and Boeing information protection processes.
+ Supports audits and reviews to ensure products meet requirements.
**Required qualifications (Experience/Education/Skills):**
+ Good knowledge of contractual configuration management regulatory and International Standards.
+ A high level of knowledge of CM and programme management principles and processes.
+ Has Commercial and financial awareness.
+ General knowledge of design, test and manufacturing procedures.
+ Good knowledge of key functional disciplines including engineering, operations, Customer Support Training and procurement.
+ Excellent communication skills - verbal, written electronic across all levels.
+ Ability to plan and deliver own workload.
+ High degree of IT literacy.
+ Preferred but not necessary is a CMII practitioner or has equivalent experience or qualification. Has knowledge of SAP or Goldesp or ITIL .
The ability to obtain security clearance is essential
The position is subject to contract award.
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Sept. 30, 2025**
**Export Control Requirements:** This is not an Export Control position.
**Relocation**
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
**Security Clearance**
This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.
**Visa Sponsorship**
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
**Shift**
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Cyber GRC / Configuration Management Analyst
Posted 2 days ago
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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
About the role:
Develop and document a comprehensive Configuration Management Plan that aligns with the guidelines and recommendations set in NIST SP 800-128. This plan will serve as a critical framework to ensure that all configuration items are effectively managed and monitored, thus supporting the overall integrity and security of the information systems.
In addition to the core elements of the plan, it is essential to clearly define and document the roles and responsibilities associated with the 2nd Line of Defense within the Configuration Management Plan. This will facilitate accountability and streamline processes, ensuring that all stakeholders understand their specific duties and contributions to the success of the configuration management efforts.
Once the Configuration Management Plan is developed, a thorough rollout process will be initiated. This will involve communicating the details of the plan to all relevant personnel and stakeholders, as well as assigning specific responsibilities to ensure its effective implementation.
Here’s what the role looks like:
- Develop and document a Configuration Management Plan in alignment with NIST SP 800-128
- Document the 2nd Line of Defence roles and responsibilities in the Configuration Management Plan
- Rollout of the Configuration Management Plan, including communicating and assigning responsibilities
- Document Secure Configuration Policy Level Statements to define overarching secure configuration principles, including review then communicate it
- Document all the Configuration Compliance tooling which currently exists
- Gather Configuration Compliance reports from monitoring tools
- Analyse the reported deviations and escalate where necessary to drive the deviation resolution
- Define an Approved Software List for RedHat Linux
- Update the change management process and include input into the Change Advisory Board (CAB)
- Communicate the updates to change management teams
- Update the project assurance process
Requirements
- Experience with Cyber Security standards such as ISO27001, or NIST 800-53.
- Knowledge of Secure Configuration and Cyber Security Policy.
- Experience writing cyber security policies and procedures.
- Ideally experience with a Configuration Management Plan.
- Strong documentation writing skills.
- Ability to understand process flows and RACIs.
- Ability to distil complex security concepts in to simple language that can be understood by business users.
- Ability to summarise secure configuration requirements into a few principles.
- Collaborate with Comms teams and Business Change teams to rollout new processes and procedures.
Benefits
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.
We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary , here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:
Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….
At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.
If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
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