Head of HR Data Management

Job Description

Job Title: Head of HR Data Management

Location: Frimley, but options for other locations are available. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £85,000 to £90,000 dependent on skills and experiences plus executive benefits

What you’ll be doing:

• Being responsible for driving/ leading People data management activities across the Enterprise
• Implementing robust data management through a focus on our data architecture, culture, health & governance
• Identifying, addressing, and continually improving the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data, thereby enhancing decision-making capabilities across the Function
• Influencing the business approach to accessibility, retrievability and protection of data. Understanding the relevant organisational policies and procedures and operates to ensure the data is presented effectively
• Defining the data technology architecture, including metadata, integration and business intelligence or data warehouse architecture across Function
• Defining and governing the functional Digital Thread to ensure appropriate access, utilisation, connectivity and exploitation of our data
• Advising functional transformation and change programmes on data considerations and provide independent review

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Significant experience in Data Management
• Demonstrates leadership in organisational management
• Creatively applies a wide range of innovative and/or management principles to realise business benefits aligned to the organisational strategy.
• Communicates authoritatively at all levels across the organisation to both technical and non-technical audiences articulating business objectives

Desirable:

• Relevant IT degree or business degree, experience in people management position
• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The HR Information Management and Technology team:

As the Head of HR Data Management, you will establish new guidelines, policies, and methods of operation, integrating them into the company, and introducing best practices. You will build and improve skills that can be used in a variety of intricate, high-value, and strategically significant data projects, programs, and portfolios.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 1st November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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