Pay System Administrator

LGBT Jobs; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid seeks a Pay Systems Administrator to join the Payroll Technology Team in Waltham. You will oversee day-to-day SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll configuration, testing, and improvements, partnering with Product Owners and third-party support to ensure reliable payroll operations.

The role requires strong analytical and collaborative skills, with experience in SuccessFactors and payroll environments, and a willingness to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll and integrated payroll solutions.
• HR experience, ideally in HR Operations/Payroll environment.
• Experience with other SuccessFactors modules (Employee Central, Time off) and SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Experience with reporting and data analysis preferred.
• Experience in large teams solving complex problems.
• Experience in Agile environments preferred, with awareness of UK and US legislation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Central technical subject matter expert and enterprise administrator; drive configuration and optimization globally.
• Collaborate with third-party support to manage configuration, architecture, permissions, data integrity, releases, monitoring and defect resolution.
• Support Product Owners to develop solutions, gather requirements, research practices, engage with SuccessFactors communities for best practices.
• Execute and coordinate User Acceptance Testing and Regression Testing for system changes and fixes.
• Manage work and projects; build relationships to ensure exceptional user experience.
• Assist with requirements gathering for enhancements and coordinate with 3rd parties for payroll solutions; partner on HR projects.
• Identify process improvements and optimize payroll operations; prioritize backlog.
• Lead power user group sessions to provide training or updates.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels; resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Project management

Education

B.A./B.Sc. in Business/CSI/HR or equivalent

Tools

SuccessFactors

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

SAP S/4HANA

Workforce Software

Job description

Minimum of 2/3 days per week in the office

Responsible for SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

Salary range of $88,000 - $96,000

No visa sponsorship provided

We are looking for a passionate Pay System Administrator to join our People Support Team! The Pay Systems Administrator is responsible for day-to-day system configuration, ongoing testing, and improvements for Payroll applications. Working within the Payroll Technology Team, alongside Global Product Owners, with responsibility for SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll and other integrated applications.

This role is based out of our Waltham office, and we’d hope to see you at least 2/3 days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Central technical subject matter expert and enterprise administrator. Drive the configuration and optimization of the system to support business needs globally.
• Working with a third-party application support team to manage system configuration, architecture, role-based permissions, data integrity, and releases and monitoring and driving the resolution of defects providing guidance and testing where necessary.
• Supporting Product Owners to develop solutions to system challenges, collect user requirements, research technical practices, engage with the SAP SuccessFactors community and user groups to stay on top of leading practices.
• Executing and coordinating User Acceptance Testing and Regression Testing for designated system changes and defect fixes.
• Manage your work and projects, navigate ambiguity and build collaborative relationships to enable an exceptional user experience.
• Expected to take on responsibility that may be broader than their own work as part of Gathering requirements for enhancements and working with 3rd parties for successful solution of the Payroll System while partnering on other HR projects.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and optimizations within payroll operations, driving efficiency and enhancing business value while prioritizing the backlog
• Facilitate power user group sessions, to provide training or updates.
• Solves problems, communicates effectively with all stakeholders, at all levels of the organization.
• Perform any activities as assigned by line manager.

What You'll Have

• B.A./B.Sc. degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, Human Resources or equivalent combination of education.
• Demonstrable experience required in SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll and integrated payroll solutions.
• Experience in HR, ideally in an HR Operations / Payroll environment with a focus on employee lifecycle management.
• Experience in other SuccessFactors modules (e.g. Employee Central, Time off), SAP S/4Hana, Workforce Software, integration solutions would be a plus
• Previous experience with reporting and data analysis preferred.
• Experience in large teams solving complex problems.
• Experience working in an Agile environment preferred, with awareness of both UK and US legislations
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio or other similar software.
• Solves problems, communicates effectively to all stakeholders, at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Excellent teamwork, verbal and written communication (including the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms), as well as project and time management skills are essential.
• Occasional travel to UK may be required for training/team/project activities on an exceptional basis

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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Salary between $88,000 - $96,000 dependent on experience.

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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