Job Description

HR Data Specialist

  • Salary: £14.83 per hour
  • REF Number: v-173555
  • Consultant: Key Accounts Team
  • Contact: 01438 870011
  • Date Published: 05.02.2026
  • Industry: Pharmaceutical
  • Location: Chester, Cheshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: HR

CK Group are recruiting for a HR Data Specialist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 6 months.

Salary: £14.83 per hour PAYE

HR Data Specialist Role:

  • Process leave of absence transactions in Workday and any relevant time off and time tracking adjustments (accruals and corrections) for employees in EMEA.
  • Supports the integrity of employee records and Workday data, assuring legal and regulatory compliance per the processes set in the system.

  • Monitors return to work actions and conducts manager follow-up for all countries within the region.
  • Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
  • Reviews reports and makes updates to the Workday data based on identified discrepancies.
Your Background:

  • Relevant experience in time and absence.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work successfully in a fast paced and continuously changing work environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Excel and a proven ability to manipulate data (V-Look Ups, Pivot Tables) and an ability to learn required business applications.
  • Knowledge of HRIS/HCM systems, preferably Workday.
  • Desirable language skills beyond English: proficiency in one of German, Spanish or French language desirable
Company:

Our client is the global leader in enabling pharma, biotech, and consumer health partners to optimize product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply for patients around the world. They have the goal of putting patients first and to help people around the world live better and healthier lives.

Location:

This role is based at our clients site in Chester.

Apply:

For more information about this HR Data Specialist role,

please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 173 555.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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