HR Business Analyst - FTC

Nomad Foods Inc; Horsell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Foods Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Business Analyst to manage HR and system-related application initiatives. You will lead requirements gathering, design functional changes and oversee testing, training and deployment across multiple European markets.

You will collaborate with BA peers, IT and external partners to optimise SAP/Non-SAP HR applications, with emphasis on payroll and time attendance processes. A pan-European mindset and governance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre and strong analytical ability.
• Knowledge of HR systems and related processes (e.g., SuccessFactors, Kronos, Payroll integrations).
• Ability to operate across a pan-European environment and with multiple stakeholders.
• Project management: plan, execute, manage resources, risks and budget.
• Lead business process analysis and translate requirements into designs.
• Document functional specs, user journeys and backlogs using standard formats.

Responsibilities

• Define definition and functional design within HR application areas.
• Lead collection and translation of business requirements into functional specs and test plans.
• Collaborate with BA, Infrastructure, Solution Designers, Service Delivery and partners to deliver changes.
• Design and document business processes and system improvements; drive implementations.
• Lead test, training and user acceptance testing for new and changed systems.
• Develop knowledge of Nomad processes, applications and data flows across HR touchpoints.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent, high-quality system implementations and continuous improvement.
• Oversee incident and problem management via third-party support and regular supplier reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

HR systems knowledge

Pan-European environment

Project management

Business analysis

Systems & data analysis

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

LMS

Recruitment tools

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Analyst, this role is part of a business analyst team which engages with the Nomad Business and Group functions on all Technology matters, ensuring that we successfully support the challenging business agenda.

This role will have specific responsibility for managing HR and system related application initiatives. Experience in HR, Payroll and Time and Attendance and knowledge of associated processes is expected.

The focus of this role will be split between managing the business in their day-to-day use of existing applications and systems (managing 3rd party supplier support and service delivery contracts), as well as leading in the definition, scoping and delivery of changes and new projects.

Responsibilities

• Ownership & Strategy
  • Take responsibility for the definition and functional design within the areas identified
  • Work with the business analyst community to perform strategic reviews and deliver systems and business functional change recommendations
  • Collaboration with (BA’s, Infrastructure Analysts, Solution Designers, Service Delivery, Outsource partners etc.), Coaches and mentors project teams
• Business Analysis
  • Lead the collection, understanding, documentation and translation of the business requirements for changes and projects, into functional specifications and detailed test plans. Ensure that all activities comply with relevant Operating model procedures, including relevant Service Management, Project Lifecycle Management and Sarbanes Oxley controls
  • Assist in the production of business cases covering the development and implementation of business changes as necessary
  • Document all work using the required standards, methods and tools and recommend /lead improvements to standards where appropriate
• Process Design
  • Provide Business Process design and documentation expertise, recommend business process and/or system improvements using formal (and informal) techniques. Lead the development and implementation of these improvements / new processes
• Test & Training
  • Test, implement and train in systems and facilitate system and user acceptance testing
• Business Knowledge & Expertise
  • Develop a broad understanding of Nomad processes, applications, and data flows, and a deeper knowledge across the HR function and other functional touchpoints
  • Evaluate industry and competitor solutions, and incorporate into own thinking, analysis and solution design
• Collaboration
  • Collaborates with other business analysts and Technology teams to ensure consistency and quality of system and process implementations and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the team and function
• Incident & Problem Management
  • Oversees the delivery of incident & problem management and day to day support services within functional area via 3rd party support service agreements
  • Holds regular service reviews with key suppliers within functional area

Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the business and the outsourced suppliers, in order to add significant value in optimising our SAP and Non- SAP application technology’s effectiveness and contribute to the success of this thriving and dynamic FMCG environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate calibre
• An IT professional or end user with good experience in the relevant business areas
• Strong analytical skills coupled with knowledge of how IT applications can maximise business advantage
• Knowledge of market leading HR systems and related process implementations for Success Factors, Kronos Work Force Dimensions, Payroll system integration
• A desire and ability to work in a pan-European environment is important

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ability to perform project management tasks on small projects, develop / execute project plans and to manage project resources, risks and budget

• BUSINESS ANALYSIS: Ability to lead business process analysis of subject / functional area, challenging the as-is, whilst defining and gaining alignment to new business process / functional design Quickly analyses complex problems, sees connections / trends, and works against the right priorities

• SYSTEMS & DATA ANALYSIS: Ability to lead functional and data analysis to design and define solutions utilizing standard features/functions, limiting the need for custom or bespoke development

• The ability to document Functional Specifications, Requirements, User Journeys, Product Backlogs & Business Processes according to a variety of recognised standards

• Possess highly developed interpersonal skills coupled with the drive and energy to play a central role in the development of this fast paced and evolving business

Desirable

• Experience of delivering projects in an FMCG environment would be an advantage
• Experience of LMS and Recruitment tools
• Understanding of interface technologies / principles
• Knowledge in HANA and S/4 HANA
• Understanding of integration to SAP modules – Finance and HR etc
• Managing activities across both functional and technical areas
• Manage testing, cutover and implementation tasks with multiple suppliers
• Experience in performing service reviews

Competencies

• COMMUNICATION / FACILITATION: Ability to develop and deliver clear, concise and compelling Verbal & Written communication. Proven experience of preparing, leading and achieving objectives through group & individual workshops / interviews, confidently managing a diverse