People Systems Manager

Department: People Analytics & Systems

Location: City, London

Compensation: £68,000 - £75,000 / year

Description

We are looking for an experienced People Systems Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our People Technology strategy at Moore Kingston Smith.

This is a high-impact role within our People Analytics and Systems function, a growing and evolving area of our 40-strong People Team. You will be responsible for ensuring our People systems genuinely enhance the employee experience, enable self-service, and support our people to do their best work.

Working closely with the Senior People Analytics and Systems Manager, and partnering across the People Team, IT, and the wider business, you will lead major system implementations, own the People Systems roadmap, and act as a trusted expert on People Technology, data governance, and GDPR compliance. This role offers real scope to influence how we design, use, and evolve our systems in a people-centred, forward-thinking way.

What you’ll be doing

You will have end-to-end responsibility for the delivery, optimisation, and governance of our People systems, ensuring they support an excellent employee experience and provide high-quality, reliable data for the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the selection, scoping, and end-to-end implementation of People systems, including HRIS and LMS platforms

Owning the People Systems roadmap, prioritising enhancements, upgrades, and integrations

Acting as the subject matter expert for People Technology across the firm

Managing key vendor relationships and ensuring service levels are consistently met

Championing data quality, governance, and GDPR compliance across all People systems

Partnering with analytics colleagues to ensure systems are configured to support meaningful insight and reporting

Leading change management, training, and adoption activity to embed new technology successfully

What we’re looking for

You will be a people-focused systems specialist who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive change.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience working with enterprise HR systems, with a track record of leading complex, end-to-end implementations
• Solid understanding of system configuration, integrations, and data governance principles, including GDPR
• Confidence operating as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear business outcomes

Experience driving organisation-wide change and technology adoption

The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and data integrity

A collaborative, pragmatic approach with a genuine interest in improving how people experience technology at work

Professional services experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.

This role may suit candidates currently working as:People Systems Manager, HR Systems Manager, HRIS Manager, People Technology Manager, HR Systems & Data Manager, Senior HR Systems Analyst ready for a step up


Why join Moore Kingston Smith

At Moore Kingston Smith, our culture is built on genuine understanding. We are a leading UK and Ireland professional services firm with a strong commitment to flexibility, inclusion, and development. We offer hybrid working, a transparent career and pay framework, and a supportive environment where your expertise can make a real impact.

Interested?
Please download the full job description for further detail on the role, responsibilities, and benefits, and apply ASAP.