Pay System Administrator

National Grid • Syracuse, NY

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate Pay System Administrator to join our People Support Team! The Pay Systems Administrator is responsible for day-to-day system configuration, ongoing testing, and improvements for Payroll applications. Working within the Payroll Technology Team, alongside Global Product Owners, with responsibility for SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll and other integrated applications. This role is based out of our Syracuse office, and we’d hope to see you at least 2/3 days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

Requirements

• Experience in HR, ideally in an HR Operations / Payroll environment with a focus on employee lifecycle management.
• Demonstrable experience required in SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll and integrated payroll solutions.
• Experience in large teams solving complex problems.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio or other similar software.
• Solves problems, communicates effectively to all stakeholders, at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Excellent teamwork, verbal and written communication (including the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms), as well as project and time management skills are essential.
• You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• B.A./B.Sc. degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, Human Resources or equivalent combination of education – Desired.
• Experience in other SuccessFactors modules (e.g. Employee Central, Time off), SAP S/4Hana, Workforce Software, integration solutions would be a plus.
• Previous experience with reporting and data analysis preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile environment preferred, with awareness of both UK and US legislations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Central technical subject matter expert and enterprise administrator.
• Drive the configuration and optimization of the system to support business needs globally.
• Working with a third-party application support team to manage system configuration, architecture, role-based permissions, data integrity, and releases and monitoring and driving the resolution of defects providing guidance and testing where necessary.
• Supporting Product Owners to develop solutions to system challenges, collect user requirements, research technical practices, engage with the SAP SuccessFactors community and user groups to stay on top of leading practices.
• Executing and coordinating User Acceptance Testing and Regression Testing for designated system changes and defect fixes.
• Manage your work and projects, navigate ambiguity and build collaborative relationships to enable an exceptional user experience.
• Gathering requirements for enhancements and working with 3rd parties for successful solution of the Payroll System while partnering on other HR projects.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and optimizations within payroll operations, driving efficiency and enhancing business value while prioritizing the backlog.
• Facilitate power user group sessions, to provide training or updates.
• Solves problems, communicates effectively with all stakeholders, at all levels of the organization.
• Perform any activities as assigned by line manager.

Benefits

• We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date.
• National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary.
• We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
• National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree