WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Workforce Information Systems (HRIS) Practitioner
Location: Warwick
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: £39,152.00 - £41,771.00 per annum
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you passionate about harnessing data and systems to drive people-focused change? Do you have experience in leading projects on system changes or system implementations? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Warwickshire County Council as a Workforce Practitioner in our Workforce Information Systems team—a role that puts you at the heart of shaping how we support, develop, and empower our people through our HR systems.
Why Choose WCC?
At Warwickshire County Council, you’ll do more than just a job—you’ll help shape the future of our communities and make a real impact on people’s lives. We’re committed to being an employer of choice, offering a supportive, inclusive, and flexible environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is encouraged.
What You’ll Do
· Lead and develop HR system enhancements and HR improvement projects to meet organisational needs
· Be the subject matter expert for HR information systems, ensuring system integrity and quality are maintained at all times
· Collaborate with HR, ICT, and Business Intelligence teams to deliver innovative solutions
· Analyse data, produce clear analytics, and drive evidence-based decision-making
· Support the development of HR related policies and contribute to strategic planning
What Makes You Stand Out
· Significant experience in HR Systems with either a CIPD Level 5 or Data and Systems qualification (or working towards)
· Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly
· Experience with our core systems iTrent (HRIS) and Hornbill (CRM)
· Experience in system administration, project management, and delivering change
· A collaborative, proactive approach, and a passion for continuous improvement
Apply now and become a driving force in shaping the future of workforce systems at Warwickshire County Council. Your next big career move starts here!
To discuss the role please contact Katie Bryne by emailing KatieByrne@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 28 January 2026.
Salary: £39,152.00 - £41,771.00 per annum
Exceptional Benefits—Supporting You at Work and Beyond
Working for WCC means enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work, including:
· Generous annual leave
· Flexible and agile working to suit your lifestyle
· Local Government Pension Scheme
· Cycle to Work scheme and car lease options
· Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 support
· Lifestyle discounts at major retailers, gyms, and local businesses
· Opportunities for learning and career development
· Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
· Recognition schemes and long service awards
Ready to Join Us?
This is your chance to make a real difference and take your HR and systems expertise to the next level in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation. Opportunities like this don’t come along often—so don’t wait!
Warwickshire is an internationally renowned county that is home to some of the UK’s most established businesses, as well as thousands of thriving small enterprises and is host to millions of tourists who come each year for its historic towns, rich heritage and hundreds of acres of rolling countryside.
Located at the heart of the UK, Warwickshire enjoys superb links to the rest of the country through its proximity to the national motorway network and growing local rail network.
Warwickshire, alongside Coventry, is a hub for innovation and skills, with local firms investing up to twice as much as the national average on research and design. This investment is further complemented by the number of high quality universities close by.
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