IT Solutions Specialist - People Systems

Mott MacDonald

Position location:  Newcastle
Recruiter contact: Laura Kennedy

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the business unit  

Mott MacDonald’s support services are the driving force behind our organisation enabling us to run efficiently and effectively. The team works collaboratively to offer specialist advice, best practice and technology to all areas of our business specifically designed for our global reach.
 
Overview of role

We are looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors consultant to join our Enterprise Applications People Systems Project Delivery team.  Working in IT while collaborating with the HR community the role will have responsibility for providing technical advice and guidance in the implementation and support of Employee Central for our in-production SAP SuccessFactors system. 

Experience with these additional SAP SuccessFactors modules would be advantageous as we need to take a holistic view across our SAP landscape for any changes:  Role Based Permissions (RBP’s), Compensation, Recruiting + Onboarding, Learning, Performance + Goals and Succession + Development.  As well we integrate Employee Central with Workforce Analytics, Qualtrics and OpenText. 

• Utilise best practices and Mott MacDonald IT methodologies for system implementation/project delivery. 
• Manage the enhancement of existing SAP Success Factors Employee Central functionality as well as the development of new functionality (including the associated integrations with downstream systems). 
• Ensure that a “big picture” view is taken of any changes to our People Systems so that a holistic view is taken and that changes in one module don’t negatively impact other modules or downstream systems. 
• Build collaborative relationships with the People Systems Strategy team, HR teams, other areas of IT and other key stakeholders within the business. 
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather business requirements and work with them to document clear deliverables against which to test and develop the ‘to be’ processes. 
• Ensure system developments made via regular releases and upgrades are thoroughly tested in line with defined processes/ timescales. 
• Communicate change and systems developments to stakeholders and identify changes to documented processes. 
• Ensure that data governance and security processes are in place and always adhered to. 
• Act as a point of technical escalation for the business-as-usual team (there may be times when hands on support for operational activities is needed, during team absences, etc.). 
• Use networks and technical learning to keep up to date with innovations and trends in the People Systems technology sector. 

Candidate Specification

Essential

• Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (certification is desired but not essential) 
• Understanding of HR business processes and how People Systems enable these business processes 
• Understanding of best practices system implementation/project delivery methodologies 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating raw data into clear and meaningful information 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to look at the wider picture 
• Adaptable and change embracing 

Desirable

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Role Based Permissions (RBP’s), Compensation, Recruiting + Onboarding, Learning, Performance + Goals and Succession + Development, Workforce Analytics, Qualtrics and OpenText 
• Experience working in a large global organisation 
• Experience working in a HR business function 
• Experience working in a live, “business as usual” SAP SuccessFactors environment 
• Experience working on multiple system implementation projects of varying size and complexity 

Personal Attributes

• Ability to balance demands and priorities and think clearly under pressure 
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality 
• Excellent conflict resolution, communication, and collaboration skills 
• Logical and analytical approach to solving problems 
   

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UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

 Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

 Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.