Deputy Manager, HRIS

Apotex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotex is seeking an experienced HR Technology Administration lead to manage SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central, Payroll, and Workforce Software. You will optimize HRIS operations, enforce security and governance, and drive automation and process improvements across global HR programs.

The role requires strong project delivery skills and a proven ability to partner with vendors and stakeholders in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• 10 years of HRIS experience.
• 8+ years of SAP SuccessFactors experience.
• 3+ years of Workforce Software administration.
• Experience leading HR technology projects and deployments.
• Experience supporting global HR Shared Service operations.
• Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Workforce Software, and related SF Modules.
• Configure and maintain business rules, workflows, permissions, role-based security, and organizational structures.
• Ensure HR systems operate efficiently, securely, and in compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, governance standards, and change management procedures.
• Identify and deliver automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Serve as functional and technical SME for all SuccessFactors modules including Employee Central, Onboarding, Recruitment, and Performance & Goals.
• Lead SAP semi-annual release reviews, impact assessments, testing, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate resolution activities across stakeholders.
• Support implementation of new features and system enhancements.
• Lead and participate in HR technology projects, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
• Support global HR transformation programs and organizational change initiatives.
• Develop project plans, testing strategies, deployment schedules, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Manage relationships with implementation partners, vendors, and external consultants.
• Develop HR technology reports, dashboards, KPIs, and workforce analytics.
• Establish and maintain controls ensuring data quality, integrity, and audit readiness.
• Conduct periodic data reconciliations and quality reviews across HR systems.
• Support executive reporting and workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure GDPR, data privacy regulations, audit requirements, and information security standards compliance.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain robust security controls and segregation-of-duty requirements.
• Support CSV validation in regulated environments.
• Demonstrate behaviours that reflect company values: Integrity, Teamwork, Courage, and Innovation.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors

Employee Central

Workforce Software

Data governance

Security compliance

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in CS/BA or related

Job description

Role & responsibilities

HR Technology Administration

• Administer and optimize SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Workforce Software, and related SF Modules.
• Configure and maintain business rules, workflows, permissions, role-based security, and organizational structures.
• Ensure HR systems operate efficiently, securely, and in compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, governance standards, and change management procedures.
• Identify and deliver automation and process improvement opportunities
• Serve as functional and technical SME for all SuccessFactors modules including, Employee Central, Onboarding, Recruitment, Performance & Goals, etc.
• Lead SAP semi-annual release reviews, impact assessments, testing, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate resolution activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Support implementation of new features and system enhancements.

Project Delivery

• Lead and participate in HR technology projects, implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
• Support global HR transformation programs and organizational change initiatives.
• Develop project plans, testing strategies, deployment schedules, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Manage relationships with implementation partners, vendors, and external consultants.

Reporting, Analytics & Data Governance

• Develop and maintain HR technology reports, dashboards, KPIs, and workforce analytics.
• Establish and maintain controls ensuring data quality, integrity, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Conduct periodic data reconciliations and quality reviews across HR systems.
• Support executive reporting and workforce planning initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with:

• GDPR
• Data privacy regulations
• Audit requirements
• Information security standards
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain robust security controls and segregation-of-duty requirements.
• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) and validation documentation within regulated environments where applicable.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our Company Values; Integrity, Teamwork, Courage, & Innovation.

Preferred candidate profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Certification preferred
• 10 years of HRIS experience.
• Minimum 8 years of SAP SuccessFactors experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Workforce Software (WFS) administration experience.
• Experience supporting Employee Central Payroll environments.
• Experience leading HR technology projects, enhancements, and system deployments.
• Experience supporting global HR Shared Service operations.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll, workforce management, and employee lifecycle processes.