SuccessFactors Consultant (EC)
ISS Tech Team
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Job summary
ISS Tech Team in Porto, Portugal is seeking a Senior SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant to lead the global EC operation and drive optimization across regions.
You will manage end-to-end EC, oversee global tickets, health checks, and process improvements while guiding a cross-functional team. Strong leadership, English proficiency, and SAP SF EC certifications are required to deliver impactful HR solutions in a hybrid work environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Experience in SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) including design/implementation and ongoing support.
- Experience managing global EC projects from initial implementation to ongoing system management and enhancements.
- Strong understanding of Hire-to-Retire and EC Time Management processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level support for EC operations, ensuring system functionality and optimization opportunities.
- Lead and coordinate global EC tickets in line with SLAs and business priorities.
- Collaborate with business and IT teams to plan EC implementations and system enhancements across multiple countries.
- Oversee development and optimization of EC processes to meet global and regional needs.
- Lead and mentor a team of EC specialists to ensure successful project execution and ongoing support.
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Job description
Want to know how a leading workplace experience and facility management company is powered by technology?
At ISS Tech Team, we create smarter workplace experiences through technology. Our Global Technology Solutions team builds digital solutions, from sensors and IoT devices to data, analytics and AI-driven capabilities, that support our ISS A/S operations across Cleaning, Workplace, Food and Technical Services.
With tech hubs in Copenhagen, Warsaw, and Porto, and teams collaborating across more than 30 countries, our ISS Tech team develops our digital solutions that have a real impact on both our customers and our people.
Location: Porto, Portugal
Work regime: Hybrid
As the SuccessFactors (EC), you will lead and oversee the operational support, optimization, and continuous improvement of our SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) platform across global regions.
This role will be responsible for managing the EC module end-to-end, including global ticket resolution, system health checks, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong functional understanding of EC Core and EC Time modules, combined with leadership experience in managing global teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Provide expert-level support for the ongoing operation of EC systems, ensuring smooth system functionality and addressing any issues or optimization opportunities.
- Lead and coordinate the resolution of global EC support tickets in alignment with SLAs and business priorities.
- Collaborate with business and IT teams to execute project plans for EC implementations and system enhancements across multiple countries.
- Oversee the development and optimization of EC processes to meet global and regional needs.
- Lead and mentor a team of EC specialists, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the successful execution of both implementation projects and ongoing support tasks.
- Foster a collaborative environment, developing team capabilities to handle both complex global HR system challenges and provide effective post-implementation support.
- Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, scalability, and user satisfaction within Employee Central, ensuring it meets both global and regional requirements.
- Ensure that EC processes and support practices align with best practices, continuously enhancing system performance and user experience.
- Evaluate the impact of new releases and features on Employee Central.
- Lead regression testing for new system features, ensuring that no disruptions occur in current processes and functionalities.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for both global EC implementations and ongoing system enhancements and system configurations.
- Share knowledge across teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and effective issue resolution.
- At least 5 years of experience in SuccessFactors Employee Central, with experience in both global design/implementation and ongoing system support.
- Proven experience managing global EC projects, from initial implementation to ongoing system management and enhancements.
- Strong understanding of Hire-to-Retire and EC Time Management processes.
- SAP Certified Application Associate in SuccessFactors Employee Central and EC Time Off.
- In-depth knowledge of SuccessFactors Employee Central, EC Time.
- Familiarity with PMGM (Performance & Goals) is preferable but not mandatory.
- Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, WebEx, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing and mentoring teams to achieve both implementation and support goals.
- Passionate about developing teams and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
We focus on creating an environment where you can grow and perform at your best:
- Permanent contract.
- Competitive compensation package based on your experience, including private health insurance.
- 22 days of annual leave + 3 additional company days to recharge.
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid model that supports balance and collaboration.
- Continuous learning opportunities (technical and behavioural development) to support your growth.
- Modern, well-equipped office in the heart of Porto.
- Free parking for your convenience.
- Access to ISS Tech Communities to connect, learn and share knowledge.
- Free access to the company gym to support your wellbeing.
- Snacks and drinks available at the office.
At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.
Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.
Become more. Become ISS.
ISS seeks to BE a place of belonging and CREATE places where every person is welcomed, embraced, and valued for exactly who they are. Places where people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves.
laborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Provide expert-level support for the ongoing operation of EC systems, ensuring smooth system functionality and addressing any issues or optimization opportunities.
- Lead and coordinate the resolution of global EC support tickets in alignment with SLAs and business priorities.
- Collaborate with business and IT teams to execute project plans for EC implementations and system enhancements across multiple countries.
- Oversee the development and optimization of EC processes to meet global and regional needs.
- Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, scalability, and user satisfaction within Employee Central, ensuring it meets both global and regional requirements.
- Ensure that EC processes and support practices align with best practices, continuously enhancing system performance and user experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in SuccessFactors Employee Central, with experience in both global design/implementation and ongoing system support.
- Proven experience managing global EC projects, from initial implementation to ongoing system management and enhancements.
- Strong understanding of Hire-to-Retire and EC Time Management processes.
- SAP Certified Application Associate in SuccessFactors Employee Central and EC Time Off.
- In-depth knowledge of SuccessFactors Employee Central, EC Time.
- Familiarity with PMGM (Performance & Goals) is preferable but not mandatory.
- Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, WebEx, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing and mentoring teams to achieve both implementation and support goals.
- Passionate about developing teams and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
We focus on creating an environment where you can grow and perform at your best:
- Permanent contract.
- Competitive compensation package based on your experience, including private health insurance.
- 22 days of annual leave + 3 additional company days to recharge.
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid model that supports balance and collaboration.
- Continuous learning opportunities (technical and behavioural development) to support your growth.
- Modern, well-equipped office in the heart of Porto.
- Free parking for your convenience.
- Access to ISS Tech Communities to connect, learn and share knowledge.
- Free access to the company gym to support your wellbeing.
- Snacks and drinks available at the office.
At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.
Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.
Become more. Become ISS.
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