IS Functional Analyst

Squirrel Softech Services Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider seeks an IS Functional Analyst to support HR transformation projects, focusing on integrating multiple systems and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. This role requires strong experience in HR/HCM systems, particularly in Payroll and SAP ABAP. The ideal candidate will also have excellent stakeholder management skills and be fluent in English. You will play a crucial role in impacting 72,000 employees across 30 countries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 8+ years of relevant HR/HCM systems experience.
• Strong expertise in HR/HCM functional configuration across industries.
• Proven experience in Payroll, PA/OM processes, and HCM submodules.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and business process expertise for ongoing operations.
• Monitor system performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and analyse functional specifications and process flow diagrams.

Skills

Analytics

Business Modelling

Data Modelling

Product Management

Requirements Management

Performance Management

Project Management

Financial Management

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Management, HR, or related field

Tools

SAP ABAP

Web Services

XML

Job description

Overview

Job Title: IS Functional Analyst – COE – BAU, HRTP

Reporting to: IS Solution Architect – Integration COE – BAU, HRTP

Mission Statement

The IS Functional Analyst will support the newly established Integration COE – BAU for SHAPEiN Integrations, ERP consolidations, M&A, and payroll outsourcing. This role is part of ABB’s global HR transformation project, moving from a dispersed HCM landscape to a single Workday instance with best-of-breed add-ons. The position is critical to ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of integrations ahead of the global go-live in Q2 2025 and ongoing support thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

• Build
• Provide technical and business process expertise to support ongoing operations and projects.
• Perform tests, investigations, and analyses to resolve application issues.
• Monitor system performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and analyse functional specifications, requirements documentation, and process flow diagrams.
• Ensure integration of multiple systems and reconcile needs across different teams.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to colleagues and new employees.
• Service Delivery
• Collaborate with IS Service Managers and Business Process Specialists to estimate effort for solution delivery and change requests.
• Apply business process knowledge to shape and deliver IS solutions.
• Manage installation, maintenance, and optimization of IS services.
• Facilitate configuration and change management processes.
• Plan, monitor, and oversee upgrades, releases, and hardware/software installations.
• Stakeholder Management
• Build and manage relationships with global HR teams, IS colleagues, and external partners.
• Align business needs with IS solutions and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Governance and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with ABB Corporate IS policies, regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Execute tasks according to defined RACIS specifications.
• Strategy
• Stay updated on ABB’s IS strategy and enterprise architecture changes.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to HRIS and integration.
• People Leadership
• Coordinate developers to implement technology solutions.
• Provide guidance to temporary or project-based teams.

Key Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Management, HR, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 8+ years of relevant HR/HCM systems experience.
• Strong expertise in HR/HCM functional configuration across industries.
• Proven experience in Payroll (multi-country), PA/OM processes, enterprise/personal structures, and HCM submodules.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ABAP (Workflows, Objects, RICEF, debugging, enhancements, forms, BAPIs, IDocs, OData, ALE, Webservices).
• Experience with integration technologies (XML, SOAMANAGER, OData, Web Services).
• Involvement in HR/HCM end-to-end processes from hiring to separation.
• Experience with testing, data migration, and drafting functional specifications.
• Knowledge of Workday integrations preferred.

Certifications:

• Required: SAP HCM or SAP ABAP.
• Preferred: Workday Integrations, AWS Cloud, Agile.

Languages:

• Fluent spoken and written English.

Key Skills (SFIA v7):

• Analytics, Business Modelling, Data Modelling, Product Management, Requirements Management, Performance Management, Project Management, Financial Management, Relationship Management (Level 4+).

Key Stakeholders

• Global HR and HR Country Teams
• IS Function and Workday Workstream Leads
• SHAPEiN team and SaaS providers (Informatica)
• ERP System Owners, Payroll Admins
• Internal ERP Teams (Basis, ABAP, Portal, etc.)
• Front Office (FO) Leads

Impact

• Global scope: directly impacts ~72,000 ABB employees across 30 countries.
• High complexity: requires working with geographically dispersed teams and managing integration takeover from vendor (SHAPEiN).