SuccessFactors Business Analyst

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Lowton St Mary's; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider is seeking a SuccessFactors Business Analyst to join their IT team in the UK. This 12-month fixed-term contract role involves managing SAP HCM payroll solutions, translating business requirements, and resolving complex payroll issues. Ideal candidates should have experience with ECP and knowledge of tax calculations. This position emphasizes collaboration and the drive for continuous improvement. If you thrive in an innovative and supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Working experience as a business analyst for SAP HCM payroll / ECP.
• In-depth payroll process knowledge including tax calculations.
• Strong understanding of integration between ECP and non-SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for SuccessFactors & ECP Payroll solution.
• Translate business requirements into system requirements and documentation.
• Manage the process of change for SuccessFactors configuration.

Skills

Experience as a business analyst for SAP HCM payroll / ECP

Knowledge of tax calculations

Understanding of integration between ECP and non-SAP systems

Hands-on experience in designing and implementing solutions

Experience with UKG (Kronos) or equivalent T&A system

Analytical skills

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a SuccessFactors Business Analyst to work with our IT team in either London or Stone Cross.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract role, maybe extended.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

Day in the life of a Murphy SuccessFactors Business Analyst

• Serve as technical expert for SuccessFactors & ECP Payroll solution. Engaging with SuccessFactors Community and user groups to ensure we are getting the most out of current and future SuccessFactors capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into system requirements, design specifications and document new and/or existing application requirements. Ensure that new or existing systems meet business requirements and practices and that all application interface issues/concerns are understood, documented and addressed satisfactorily.
• Manage the process of change – required changes to existing SuccessFactors configuration and integrations and creating new ones based upon business needs.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve complex payroll issues, providing timely and accurate solutions. Work closely with stakeholders to address concerns and optimize processes.
• System Upgrades and Enhancements: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to manage system upgrades and enhancements. Conduct testing and ensure a smooth transition to new functionalities.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for global IT initiatives – work with senior leadership and key stakeholders to support organizational strategic objectives, leveraging SuccessFactors functionality to ease administrative burden and build efficient, effective, and scalable processes.
• Drive adoption, optimization and transformation – ensure we are fully leveraging SuccessFactors to meet strategic business and talent needs and pursue continuous improvement in business processes, integration, automation and user experience.
• Partner with business teams – Understand their needs and requirements, make recommendations for solutions, and roadmap and prioritize implementation to support ad‑hoc Murphy business objectives.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners – work with 3rd‑party software and internal product, audit and security teams to ensure configuration and integrations are efficient, compliant and accurate.

Qualifications

• Working experience as a business analyst for SAP HCM payroll / ECP.
• In depth Payroll process knowledge including knowledge of tax calculations.
• Strong understanding of integration between ECP Employee Central Payroll, Employee Central, SAP ECC, and non‑SAP systems.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and implementing solutions per business requirements.
• Experience with UKG (Kronos) or an equivalent T&A system.
• Ability to analyse extensive and complex ranges of data, information, processes and system solutions to produce effective and efficient business solutions.
• Good understanding of Employee Life Cycle Management process in global organizations.
• Translate business requirements into system configuration objects and create solution design for SuccessFactors Employee Management Solution in compliance with the best practices.
• Analytical skills and strong learning ability – agility and willingness to acquire new competencies and adapt quickly to new tasks and environments.

Still interested? Does this sound like you?