<div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Data Lead to join Wickes during a significant HCM transformation programme.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This role is responsible for the end-to-end data journey across our HCM implementation, owning the strategy for extracting, transforming, cleansing, and migrating data from multiple legacy systems into Oracle or SAP. Acting as the critical bridge between our “as-is” environment and the future-state HCM platform, you will ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance throughout the transformation lifecycle.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Working closely with the Tech Data Lead, Systems Integrator partner, Product Owner, and Business Readiness Lead, you will ensure colleague data is accurate, secure, and positioned to deliver meaningful reporting and insight in our new environment.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Data Migration &amp; Governance</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Define and own the data migration strategy, including scope, conversion objects, and data cleansing roadmap.</font></li><li>Establish data ownership, approval levels, and governance standards during migration.</li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Future Data &amp; Reporting Strategy</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Map existing reports and analytics to future-state HCM reporting capabilities.</font></li><li>Represent HR in discussions aligning the new HCM with the Wickes Data Lake.</li><li>Advise on data retention strategy (e.g., historical salary, job, and applicant data).</li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>ETL Management</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Oversee Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes in collaboration with the Tech Data Lead and SI partner.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ensure accurate mapping from legacy fields into Oracle/SAP structures (e.g., SAP Infotypes, Oracle Business Objects).</font></li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Data Cleansing &amp; Readiness</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lead HR and Payroll teams through data cleansing activities, identifying redundant, outdated, or incomplete data.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ensure clear understanding of “Data Readiness” and associated business impacts.</font></li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Mapping &amp; Transformation</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Oversee creation and maintenance of mapping documentation.</font></li><li>Ensure historical data (e.g., job history, salary changes) is accurately sequenced and structured for the new platform.</li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong>Trial Conversions &amp; Testing</strong></span></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Manage multiple mock data loads into test environments.</font></li><li>Oversee reconciliation reporting, resolving load errors and leading key decisions during remediation.</li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Validation &amp; Cutover Assurance</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ensure reconciliation processes demonstrate full auditability of records during cutover.</font></li><li>Provide assurance to stakeholders and auditors that all data has been accurately migrated.</li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Degree educated or equivalent experience.</font></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Extensive experience managing HR system data and reporting in a BAU environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Proven experience leading data extraction, transformation, and migration for a system implementation.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">At least 3+ years’ experience as a Data Lead or Data Architect within a Tier 1 HCM/ERP implementation.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Strong understanding of mapping tools used in migrations from legacy HR systems to Tier 1 HCM platforms.</span></li><li>Advanced SQL and Excel (Power Query, Macros) or ETL tools such as Alteryx or Informatica.</li><li>Strong understanding of HR system functionality and data structures.</li><li>Knowledge of GDPR and its application during system transformation.</li><li>Ability to interpret how role-based permissions impact data structures, reporting, and system security.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, particularly in resolving complex data integrity issues (e.g., mismatched employee IDs, broken hierarchies).</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical data constraints for non-technical HR stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable passion for data accuracy, governance, and confidentiality.</li><li>Experience using Oracle HDL / Spreadsheet Loaders or SAP SuccessFactors Migration Center / Migration Cockpit.</li><li>Functional working knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors or Oracle Cloud Fusion modules.</li><li>Experience working alongside a specialist HCM implementation partner.</li></ul></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What can we offer you:</strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:</font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Competitive bonus (2027 period)</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Contributory pension scheme</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Colleague discount&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education &amp; loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.&nbsp;</font></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>About Us:</strong>&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">But it is the Wickes’ culture that we are really proud of as it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.</font></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please contact us&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665218416227000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2727RLDdu25CVf4RaodB8R" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;if you require any adjustments within the application process.&nbsp; If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note,&nbsp;this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Sunday1st March 2026</span></div>