HRIS Training Consultant

Interim Sage People HR Specialist
Temporary PAYE | Part-Time (Up to 1 Day per Week) | Short-Term Assignment
We are currently seeking an experienced Sage People HR Specialist to support a People team during a short-term engagement. This is a temporary PAYE role, offering flexible, part-time hours (up to 1 day per week) over a brief period of approximately 4-6 weeks.

About the Role
This assignment will focus on delivering hands-on training, guidance, and practical support to an internal HR team following the recent implementation of Sage People. The system is live; however, additional expertise is required to strengthen internal capability, improve confidence, and ensure effective day-to-day use.
The role will be highly collaborative, working closely with the HR team to bridge knowledge gaps and build best practice in system administration and configuration.
Key Responsibilities

Deliver practical, hands-on training on Sage People
Support HR users in understanding back-office administration and system configuration
Guide the team on best practice and efficient system usage
Help build internal capability and confidence in managing Sage People independentlyAreas of Focus May Include:

Holiday recalculations following contractual changes (including accrual rules and working hours)
Reviewing and improving onboarding and leaver workflows
Managing and updating bank holiday calendars
Anniversary leave reporting
Editing and maintaining templates (including PDF template codes and merge fields)
Bulk processing and communications
Holiday rules and annual system maintenance
Creating and managing job titles, positions, contracts, and working patterns
Maintaining absence types and reasons
General system administration and configurationAbout You

Extensive, hands-on experience with Sage People (HR system)
Strong understanding of HR processes and system configuration
Confident delivering training and knowledge transfer
Practical, solutions-focused approach with attention to detail
Able to simplify complex processes and support non-technical usersAssignment Details

Contract Type: Temporary PAYE
Hours: Up to 1 day per week (flexible)
Duration: Short-term (approx. 1 month to 6 weeks)
Start: ASAP
If you have deep Sage People expertise and enjoy supporting teams to build confidence and capability, please get in touch with Jacqui Wall

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