Summary
About the Role
Your responsibilities include but not are limited to
Implementation Project role:
• Partner with the P&O function in addressing their complex business challenges by maximizing effectiveness of the P&O function through leading-edge systems and processes
• Work alongside our implementation partner to plan, design, configure and test key functionality as part of our Workday deployment. Participate in on-site and off-site workshops, align closely with Project Managers and P&O Process Owners to gain deep understanding of end-to-end process and associated business requirements
Post-project Operational Role:
• Define, build and implement enhancements to HR/P&O processes and structures that will improve the P&O function’s alignment to business objectives and ability to help drive business results
• Review and troubleshoot integration, Triage and solve issues, Application support/ tweaking the written code
• Define, build and implement enhancements to HR/P&O processes and structures that will improve the P&O function’s alignment to business objectives and ability to help drive business results
• Own/Participate in the following key activities: Release Management, Regression Testing, Tenant Management, Data Upload, Major Outage/Communication/Updates and Incident Management
Manage Application Life Cycle services with WD
• Ensure that system designs adhere to solution architecture design (i.e. high-level conceptual design) and are traceable to functional as well as non-functional requirements in projects/enhancements
• Ensure the overall user experience is taken into account when designing new solutions and services are peer reviewed, formally documented and signed off by business
• Ensure system design standards are defined to improve and sustain standardization of solutions adhere to architectural roadmap and support the development, execution and operations of solutions
• Core Workday Competencies (knowledge and skills):Hands-on experience with Workday Business Process Framework, Studio and Report Writer, Workday Studio Developer
• Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting experience with integrations and custom reports. Experience with Core Connectors and Integration Security, EIBs with Custom Transformations, Document Transformations
• Workday Certification and expertise in at least two modules such as Core HR, Positive Time & Absence, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Security or Integration (API, PECI etc.). Experience integrating SAP with Workday using ShapeIn
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline. 8+/- years of IT experience, knowledge of the HR function and processes is must
• End-to-end projects, with at least one leading a workstream for a module or 3-6 years of support experience in Workday configuration and implementation. In this role, you will assist the team to implement the project and help out with the transitioning from the current setup of SAP HR
• Experience in all phases of the technology implementation lifecycle (requirements gathering, design, build, go-live, testing)
• Experience leading requirements gathering workshops or facilitating meetings
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization. Ability to manage work, lead as necessary and mentor team members. Ability to do business consult independently and take decisions
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical audiences as well as senior technical personnel. The individual should have the ability to work effectively as an individual or in a team environment.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills. Experience as a Client of Workday through an implementation
Why consider Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!
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https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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