Heywood

About the Company

Heywood has successfully driven quality pension administration outcomes for 50 years. Our mission is to make pension management simple, seamless and stress-free.

Data and innovation drive our technology-enabled solutions; we aim to transform how members navigate their financial journeys and take pride in providing the necessary tools and knowledge to tackle industry challenges.

Our trusted experts are dedicated to providing exceptional support to help pension schemes and providers streamline processes and save time and money.

We employ agile principles to identify and develop solutions that respond to changing needs, and our emphasis on quality is the foundation of our success and the cornerstone of our commitment to the industry. Today, our software plays a pivotal role in securing the financial futures of millions of people.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Heywood

Job Title

Cloud Hosting Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Cloud Hosting Engineer **Role Summary:** Skilled engineer responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of private and public cloud infrastructures. Ensures high availability, performance, and security while providing technical support and guidance to internal teams and customers. **Expectations:** - Independently manage cloud environments and resolve incidents within defined SLAs. - Communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders. - Proactively identify and mitigate potential downtime and security risks. - Maintain documentation, adhere to industry security standards, and support disaster‑recovery processes. **Key Responsibilities:** - Remotely monitor and optimize private cloud infrastructure performance. - Respond to system alerts, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with datacentre partners. - Resolve customer incidents, escalating when necessary and meeting SLA targets. - Design and implement infrastructure changes and new cloud projects. - Perform daily operations: OS patching, upgrades, monitoring, backups, and system health checks. - Conduct regular disaster‑recovery testing to verify data integrity. - Enforce security and confidentiality policies across all cloud assets. **Required Skills:** - Deep knowledge of private and public cloud platforms (e.g., VMware, OpenStack, AWS, Azure, GCP). - Strong infrastructure engineering skills: virtualization, networking, storage, and automation. - Experience with monitoring tools, alert management, and performance tuning. - Proficiency in OS administration (Linux/Windows), patch management, and backup solutions. - Understanding of disaster‑recovery planning and execution. - Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks. - Excellent problem‑solving abilities and effective communication with technical and non‑technical audiences. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant cloud certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect). - Additional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or OpenStack Certified Engineer are a plus.

Altrincham, United kingdom

On site

07-10-2025

Company Name

Heywood

Job Title

People Administrator

Job Description

**Job Title** People Administrator **Role Summary** Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team, serving as the primary liaison for employee and recruitment queries. Manage end‑to‑end onboarding/offboarding, maintain accurate HRIS records, process payroll changes, and deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. **Expectations** - Operate efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. - Uphold data accuracy, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance. - Demonstrate proactive, organized work with strong prioritization skills. - Ensure smooth coordination of HR processes and timely communication with employees, managers, and candidates. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Coordinate end‑to‑end onboarding and offboarding administrative processes. 2. Generate contracts, pre‑employment checks, and system access/closure. 3. Update and maintain employee and payroll data in the HRIS (Iris Cascade). 4. Serve as first point of contact for employee and managerial HR queries. 5. Prepare documentation letters, reports, and other HR correspondence. 6. Collate and input monthly payroll changes (starters, leavers, absences, benefits). 7. Assist with People team reporting and data analysis. 8. Post and manage job adverts across recruitment platforms (ATS). 9. Manage candidate communication, offering a positive experience from application to offer. 10. Schedule interview stages, coordinate calendars for candidates and hiring managers. 11. Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts. **Required Skills** - Proficient with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). - Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Word; Excel proficiency advised. - Exceptional organisational and detail‑oriented abilities. - Strong verbal and written communication skills; professional and empathetic tone. - Solid understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR). - Self‑starter with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise. **Required Education & Certifications** - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR/administrative qualification; alternatively, demonstrable relevant work experience in a fast‑paced HR/People environment. - No specific certifications required.

Altrincham, United kingdom

Hybrid

06-11-2025