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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 independently

Areas 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 configuration

About 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 users

Assignment 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

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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