Implementation Consultant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Melbourne is seeking an Implementation Consultant (Payline) to support the Implementation Manager in delivering consulting and implementation services to ADP clients within agreed standards and timeframes.

You will partner with clients and internal teams to define requirements, map data, and configure solutions that align with business rules. This role requires strong stakeholder management, payroll knowledge, and experience delivering complex projects in a

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing consulting experience within an Implementation/Service Delivery environment.
• In-depth payroll knowledge including Time & Attendance and processing.
• Experience with project management methodology and delivering multiple projects on schedule.
• Familiarity with ADP management systems or enterprise reporting (CRM) exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define client requirements, document, gap analysis, and configure outcomes.
• Develop executable plans with internal/external stakeholders across functional and technical workstreams.
• Provide best-practice solutions aligned to customer needs and business rules.
• Lead product implementations within agreed timeframes and ensure quality assurance.
• Communicate progress to clients throughout the implementation lifecycle and manage risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing consulting

Payroll knowledge

Time & Attendance

Data mapping

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or business

Project Management certification

Tools

MS Project

CRM systems

Job description

Position Title: Implementation Consultant (Payline)

Reporting Line: Implementation Manager

Position Purpose: Support the Implementation Manager to achieve all departmental KPIs through the successful provision of Consulting and Implementation services to ADP Clients in line with agreed standards and timeframes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define client requirements, provide gap analysis, document, build and configure the outcome of these efforts
• Partner with internal and external client stakeholders to develop an executable plan that accounts for both functional and technical work streams of the project
• Provide best practice solutions based on customer defined business needs and business rules
• Successfully implement products and associated services within required timeframes
• Communicate with client throughout Implementation lifecycle – including face to face, written and verbal communication
• Anticipate, identify and analyse risks, problems and opportunities – establishing priorities and efficiently allocating and utilising resources for resolutions
• Apply project methodology – planning, follow up, reporting and quality assurance
• Review and measure progress against specified criteria and deliverables, developing and implementing suitable corrective action as required
• Successfully communicate at all levels of seniority in all mediums, and display personal integrity and professionalism in all dealings with colleagues and clients
• Act as subject matter expert by keeping up to date with technology and legislative developments as they relate to the product
• Demonstrate high level of customer service across all internal and external stakeholders, in a fast paced and high pressured environment.
• Development and maintenance of good working relationships with other Associates in accordance with ADP values
• Ensure cooperation and sharing of skills and expertise
• Ensuring all relevant issues and activities are entered into management systems
• Achievement of team and individual KPIs
• Responsible for driving own personal development plan
• Anticipate risk and capture on ADP’s Implementation Risk and Issues register, actioning accordingly and escalating to management where required
• Conduct post Implementation reviews, share learnings and ensure as part of continuous improvement requirements.

Experience:

• Strong stakeholder management and customer service / client facing consulting experience within an Implementation / Service Delivery environment
• Demonstrated experience within an Implementation environment, with an excellent understanding of payroll, payroll applications including Time & Attendance and processing
• Experience with project management methodology, with demonstrated success in previous roles
• Demonstrated understanding of ADP management systems or corporate enterprise reporting systems, e.g. CRM.
• Experienced with the ‘build and configuration’ of products/systems
• Strong ability to identify client risks and provide options for resolution
• Proven experience in data mapping, data conversion and data integrity
• Advance understanding of interface technologies and data exchange between payroll and third party systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle etc.)
• Experience in Microsoft applications such as MS Project, Word and Excel
• Experience working within a matrix organisation for a US owned organisation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work, in accordance to tight deadlines and pressure.

Certifications / Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification with a business-related field, or Information Technology

Proven experience in a similar role may be taken in lieu of formal qualification

Project Management certification ideal

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