Business Architect (Core HR & Helpdesk)

Contract: 12 months FTC

Shift pattern: Full time on site

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 27th August 2026

Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker

Are you ready to make a difference Join us at Boots as a Business Architect in Nottingham Beeston!

At Boots were on an exciting HR Transformation journey modernising our technology and ways of working to create a simpler more seamless experience for colleagues across Boots. Through our People Transformation programme were making it easier to support colleagues at key moments in their careers while improving access to information and enhancing support across the business.

As part of the Business Architecture network youll play a key role in ensuring successful delivery of the People Transformation programme. Youll support the design of future-state processes ensuring they align with business objectives and functional requirements and enable the People Function to work more effectively.

• Support the design and implementation of new HR processes and ways of working.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Facilitate and contribute to workshops ensuring business needs and change impacts are understood.

• Document future-state processes and support the creation of operational procedures.

• Contribute to change management training and engagement activities across the programme.

• Support testing activities including the development and execution of UAT scenarios and scripts.

• Work closely with project data and reporting teams to ensure successful delivery of programme outcomes.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships and champion a consistent efficient approach to business processes.

• Knowledge of HR/People processes and employee journeys.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed project delivery.

• A collaborative approach and passion for continuous improvement.

• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence to challenge constructively.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

• Experience of process mapping and process improvement.

• Knowledge of BPMN or similar process documentation tools.

• Experience working on transformation change or HR system implementation projects.

At Boots we believe in your potential. Youll have opportunities for professional development and career progression allowing you to shape your future while making a meaningful impact on our organisation.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats next If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.