MS Viva Glint and Pulse Technical SME

We are supporting a prestigious UK financial services organisation in the appointment of a Microsoft Viva Glint Consultant to lead the technical delivery and optimisation of its employee listening platform. This role requires a genuine Microsoft Viva Glint Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience designing, configuring and administering enterprise-scale employee engagement and pulse survey programmes. Working closely with HR, IT and senior business stakeholders, you will play a key role in enhancing employee experience through data-driven insights and best-in-class Microsoft Viva capabilities. Experience working within regulated environments such as financial services is highly desirable, alongside an understanding of HR processes and employee engagement methodologies. This is a fully remote inside IR35 role working via umbrella company so you must be resident in the UK to be considered for this.

Responsibilities

Lead the configuration, administration and optimisation of Microsoft Viva Glint; Design, build and manage enterprise employee engagement, lifecycle and pulse surveys; Configure survey programmes, question libraries, reporting structures and user permissions; Develop employee listening strategies aligned to business and HR objectives; Produce meaningful dashboards, analytics and reporting for HR and executive stakeholders; Provide technical expertise across Microsoft Viva Glint and the wider Microsoft Viva suite, including Viva Insights; Collaborate with HR, IT and business teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions; Advise stakeholders on employee listening best practices, engagement measurement and organisational health; Support platform governance, security, compliance and integration with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID; Deliver workshops, knowledge transfer and adoption activities to maximise business value; Act as the technical authority for all Viva Glint-related activities throughout the engagement

Requirements

Extensive hands-on experience implementing and administering Microsoft Viva Glint; Strong experience designing and delivering employee engagement and pulse survey programmes; Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Viva Glint configuration, administration and reporting; Experience with Microsoft Viva Insights and the wider Microsoft Viva ecosystem; Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 platform, including Microsoft Entra ID; Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable Viva Glint solutions; Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills; Experience delivering enterprise HR technology implementations; Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret employee engagement data and provide actionable recommendations

Nice to have

Experience working within regulated environments such as financial services; understanding of HR processes and employee engagement methodologies