Senior HR Application Consultant

Ifs • Chicago, IL

242d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

IFS's Global Consulting Delivery (GCD) Organization is on the lookout for a dynamic and motivated person to join our team as a Senior HR Application Consultant. You will be at the forefront of IFS product implementations working directly with IFS customers and partners on cutting-edge industry solutions in industries such as Aerospace & Defense; Energy, Utilities & Resources; Engineering & Manufacturing; Construction & Infrastructure; and Services. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work with geographically distributed teams around the globe which will provide you with international exposure through project implementation and commercial execution. To be successful in the role, you will have a background of successful project implementations and enjoy being the key functional expert in the HR domain. You will be accountable for combining industry expertise with IFS best practices to guide the customer through the implementation of core IFS business solutions.

Requirements

• An academic background in Human Resources, Business, or a professional qualification in HRCI SHRM or equivalent.
• Delivering HR ERP/IT Solutions in a similar role.
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams, colleagues, customers and partners.
• Ability to articulate and critically evaluate customer-specific business needs and solutions in a customer facing role.
• Expertise in business process mapping and deployment.
• Strong problem-solving ability, analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at the executive level.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Fluent in English and local language, both oral and written.
• Ability to occasionally travel nationally and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and record of successful IFS product implementations.
• Knowledge and record of successful Cloud-based implementations.
• Industry-specific knowledge from target industries.

Responsibilities

• Guiding our customers to improve their business through a deep appreciation of the core IFS HR Module and industry accelerators.
• Understanding the customer's business, industry and local financial practices and policies.
• Acting as a trusted advisor in articulating and critically evaluating customer-specific business solutions.
• Seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Understanding customer business needs and guiding them in the most effective usage of IFS Products.
• Leading and owning the solution definition and scope for the HR portion of the IFS Solution.
• Identifying and bridging the gap between the customer's business needs and IFS Products.
• Conducting customer training sessions and workshops.
• Guiding and assisting the customer with testing and Go Live cut-over strategies.
• Keeping up to date with regulatory and compliance issues of the HR domain in the key focus industries and geographies.
• Managing, coaching and mentoring other IFS colleagues.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of existing IFS products, processes and methodology.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 annually plus bonus.
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401K with Company contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Community involvement and volunteering events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree