HCM & Payroll Functional Manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group in Hinckley is seeking an HCM & Payroll Functional Manager to manage implementation projects and mentor team members. Candidates should have over 5 years' experience in a similar role and be adept in Oracle and payroll solutions. This position offers diverse projects and a competitive salary package with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience supporting a complex business as a functional/technical consultant.
• Experience managing a Functional Team providing Business as Usual support.
• Must have delivered continual improvement of Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll modules.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Oracle HR and Payroll implementation projects.
• Interpret functional requirements and deliver technical designs.
• Document processes and disseminate information to stakeholders.

Skills

Customer handling skills

Process improvement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business Information Systems or related

Tools

Oracle HR

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

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Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

What you will be doing

An opportunity has arisen for a HCM & Payroll Functional Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Group Services Division.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the Hinckley area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

• Management / mentoring of two Internal HCM and Payroll Functional Consultants fostering a collaborative and growth-orientated work environment.
• Manage and support Oracle HR and Payroll implementation projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing and deployment.
• Interpret functional requirements and deliver a technical design for build internally or with a support partner either on-shore or off-shore.
• Applying subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes.
• Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve business performance including the mitigation of risk and adherence to Oracle best practice. Drive adoption rather than adaptation of the solution.
• Consulting across business operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge.
• Recommending technical solutions and determining software development requirements.
• Providing subject expertise and guidance during the software development life cycle.
• Overseeing the development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions, including weekly critical patches and quarterly releases.
• Supporting key testing periods identifying additional resource requirements to deliver change as required – particularly around tax patch releases.
• Determining whether technical solutions meet defined requirements.
• Verifying technical reference information, including user guides, training manuals, and system requirements.
• Ensuring accurate representation of expertise prior to the distribution of technical solutions to end-users.
• Documenting processes and disseminating information to all relevant stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve HCM & Payroll issues managed in the Groups incident management system SNOW.
• Deliver, where appropriate, presentations to the Business detailing new functionality and best practices.

About You

• At least 3 years' experience of managing a Functional Team providing Business as Usual support and delivery of quarterly release.
• Strong Customer handling skills and ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Ability to drive hands-on process improvement as a member of the team but take individual responsibility for continual improvement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into design documents.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting requirements to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to acquire, absorb and apply complex business knowledge to problems quickly.
• Documentation - high standard of literacy, clear English, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Business Domain - Knowledge of the Construction Industry, reporting and analytics, payroll concepts, Fusion Support and HCM relevant to the project.
• Business Process Management - ability to model and analyse as-is and to-be processes, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Technology Awareness - understanding how IT systems and technology can help solve business problems.
• Collaborative approach to decision making with effective communication at all levels of the business.
• Travel to various business locations will be required, so a full UK driving licence is necessary.
• Previous project management experience and knowledge of development methods like Waterfall and Agile is advantageous.
• Educated to degree level (preferably) in Business Information Systems, Business Management, Computing and Systems Development or Computer science, or professional qualification in Human Resources and/or Payroll.
• Good working knowledge of Word and Excel with ability to produce pivot tables and create macros.
• Must have 5+ years' experience supporting a large complex business as a functional / technical consultant across HCM and Payroll modules.
• Must have delivered continual improvement of Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll modules managing the opt-in quarterly release process across at least 8 cycles.
• Expert knowledge of Fast Formulas through direct work on Payroll solutions.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, offering stability and opportunities to work on major projects. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with commitment and growth opportunities.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, training, and Career Paths initiative to support development.

Our Benefits

We put our people first and offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to be a people-oriented, progressive business, delivering lasting change for stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building essential facilities and infrastructure, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and caring for the environment.

Our values include delivering excellence, integrity, and collaboration with clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role, or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business, please contact Chloe Phillips on [e-mail].

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours, or flexibly. This will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, and encourage applications even if you do not meet every qualification. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you, and we will discuss any adjustments needed for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.