Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong consultancy and communication skills in both technical and functional contexts., Solid understanding of Payroll and related processes, ideally within an international business stream., Programming background or experience in MS Access, VBA coding, and knowledge of XML, XSDs, SQL statements/queries is beneficial., Highly organized and project-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple pursuits and deliver effective solutions on time..

Key responsabilities:

Create detailed and well-documented solutions for clients based on their requirements and project plans.

Investigate customer requirements and collaborate with subject matter experts to document clear specifications.

Design and deliver various interface solutions, ensuring compliance with Safeguard Global's standard operating procedures.

Proactively identify risks and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the organization.

Job description

Responsible for creating robust, sustainable interface solutions between Safeguard Global’s Unity system and the client’s HCM, T&A, Treasury and/or Finance systems.

Reports into the Senior Technical Manager, Global Implementation
Responsibilities:

•   Create detailed, reliable and well documented solutions for Safeguard Global clients within the scope and timelines defined by the Client “Statement of Work” and the Safeguard Global project plan
•   Investigate customer requirements and work with key subject matter experts (both functional and technical) to document clear and complete customer requirements
•   Prepare internal Safeguard technical specifications after the analysis of the requirements is complete
•   Design and deliver GL, bespoke reports, Bank Files and/or any other interface and complete the project deliverables in accordance with Safeguard Global standard operating procedure (technical discovery, build, test and deployment)
•   Complete the documentation of the customer solution (“to be” state) for Safeguard Global internal use, ensure the client goal state is accurate, thorough and without ambiguity
•   Proactively Identify risks, issues or conflicts in scope, project duration or any constraints on personal contribution to projects and notify project team accordingly
•   Contribute consistently to Safeguard Global Continuous Improvement efforts, make recommendations for role and function changes or improvements that impact the organization, identify new methods and new technologies that can magnify the impact of the Interface Consultants on the business
•   Specify the business processes that interfaces will impact and work with relevant members of Safeguard Global to ensure these processes are clearly defined, tested and implemented to customer schedules
•   Own all technical matters, design, development, UA testing, transition to service center for Safeguard Global until signed off handover.
•   Participate actively on project status calls.
•   Work on projects that are defined as business improvement projects.

Skills required:

•   Strong consultancy and communication skills in both technical and functional contexts
•   Proven ability to understand technical requirements, create solutions and business processes
•   Flexible mind set, able to apply technical solutions to situations that are new or different (out of the box), and be willing to find alternative ways of meeting client needs with sustainable robust solutions
•   Solid understanding of Payroll and related processes (HR, Finance), ideally international or within an international business stream
•   Programming background or experience in MS Access, VBA coding would be beneficial, a working knowledge of XML, XSDs, SQL statements/queries would also be an advantage
•   A strong understanding of data and file types, how data in electronic formats behave and the transformation of data using common tools
•   Strong Team player able to interact with Clients and Internal teams
•   Highly organized and project oriented, showing a high level of commitment and self-motivation – able to manage multiple pursuits at the same time and work within a team as well as on one’s own
•   Ability to deliver effective solutions on time and to budget
•   Tenacious; personal desire to succeed;
•   Ability to deliver under pressure (tight timelines)
•   Work independently with minimum supervision taking accountability of assigned work

Experience required:

•   Exposure to and understanding of the operation of HR / Payroll, Finance and Treasury systems
•   Able to demonstrate a mature understanding and flexible approach to the service delivery environments of the commercial operation on the business
•   Understanding of ISO / SOX compliance

Some projects may require Client visits, therefore a valid passport and willingness to travel is necessary.

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.

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