Junior Analyst, HR Applications (Business Dayforce)

Location: United Kingdom, Remote About Swissport We are a global leader in sustainable and responsible airport services provision, renowned for our unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional service, shaping a future where air travel thrives on reliability, efficiency, and experience. In 2023, with the support of more than 60,000 colleagues, Swissport provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight at 115 cargo centres. Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents. The culture of Swissport is shaped by our corporate values, which guide our actions and decision-making processes. These values are at the core of our culture, shaping our business and underpinning our commitment to measuring our impact. They capture the essence of who we are at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company. "Show You Care" underlines that our actions are perceived and valued from the perspective of the people around us. So, whatever we do, we do it purposefully and consciously, taking in the perspective of our colleagues, customers, and passengers. “Doing the right things” means that we do the things that are valuable to our colleagues, customers, and passengers. We are trained to do this safely and trusted to do the right thing in any given situation. "Win as a Team" highlights the importance of teamwork. Either we win as a team, or we fall as individuals. Together, we can surpass ourselves and handle any situation. These values capture the essence of who we are and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and give actionable guidance for individual behaviour of employees, leaders, and executives, serving as a compass for how to act and deliver. Job Summary We are looking for a motivated Junior Business Analyst to join our Global Dayforce Support team within IT. You will support the ongoing configuration, maintenance, and improvement of our Dayforce HR system across the business, working closely with HR, Payroll, and regional IT teams to gather requirements, analyse business processes and issues, and help implement solutions that improve system efficiency and user experience globally. What We Offer Hands-on experience with a leading global HR technology platform Mentorship and career development opportunities within a growing global IT team Exposure to cross-functional and international projects across HR, Payroll, and IT Job Responsibilities: Support the gathering, documentation, and analysis of business requirements related to Dayforce modules (HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, etc.) across global regions Assist in configuring and testing Dayforce workflows, forms, and configuration Work with stakeholders across various regions to identify process improvements and translate them into system requirements Help troubleshoot and resolve system issues escalated from regional teams, working with the Senior Business Analyst to prioritise and resolve Create and maintain support documentation, including process maps, user guides, and test scripts Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system updates, patches, and new feature rollouts including change control Assist with data validation and quality checks within Dayforce Provide first-line support to key Dayforce contacts globally to resolve tickets raised in our HALO platform Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams (HR, Payroll, IT) on projects and change initiatives Support the Senior Business Analyst in maintaining global standards and consistency across Dayforce configurations Qualifications and Competencies: Degree in Business, HR, IT, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) Experience working in a global or multi-regional support function Some experience with HR systems; Dayforce experience is a plus but not essential Good understanding of HR or payroll processes is desirable Exposure to system configuration or testing in an HRIS environment Basic understanding of SQL or reporting tools Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Familiarity with Agile or project management methodologies Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines A proactive and detail-oriented approach Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work across different regions and time zones This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.