Deputy Manager
Job Description
Below, I've outlined the responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills for this role.
Key Purpose of the Job (Position Summary)
- Manages the implementation and usage of the current new Human Resources Management System (HRMS).
- Post implementation, provide support to end users on all modules, with regard to queries / trouble shooting on the HRMS processes.
- Track and improve upon online HR process compliance.
- Identifies training needs of end users and works to develop and provide the necessary training to meet those needs.
Key Result Areas
- Implementation and testing of new modules or new features in existing HRMS modules.
- Resolution of end user queries related to:
- System error
- Usage issues
- Creating training guides and process notes to streamline HRMS usage.
- Conduct training for end users on various features and modules to help effective usage of the HRIS.
- Implementation of SMART reports and dashboards for tracking usage and monitoring process effectiveness.
Key Tasks / Responsibilities
- Works with various departments as subject matter expert for Human Resource (HR) business applications and systems.
- Recommends process improvements, deploy solutions, and develop user procedures, documentation, data analytics and reporting.
- Develops implements and modifies system requirements.
- Serve as in-house specialist and super-user for the HR system who troubleshoots HRMS issues and provide user support as needed. Works with external vendors to resolve system related issues.
- Maintains internal database files and tables, and develops custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and employees.
- Acts as lead project manager for HRMS system projects. Assembling a project team and assigning individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop schedules to ensure timely completion of project and meeting deadlines of project.
- Focus heavily on cross-functional communication to ensure key decisions and status surrounding projects is clear to all.
- Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, balance the business needs versus technical constraints and encourage risk taking behavior to maximize business benefit.
- Conduct gap analysis (Current state-Future state), create detailed designs, create testing scenarios, and outline implementation strategies as needed for change requests and system enhancement requests from customers.
Person Specification
- Experience in implementation of a comprehensive HRMS solution – to include development of the HRMS strategy, business case development, vendor selection and phased implementation over a 2 years.
- Solid experience and proven track record in executing and delivering HRMS using cloud based Software as a Service solution. Experience of zing HR/People Strong would be helpful, and knowledge and experience of a range of system applications. Experienced with modules including Time & attendance, recruitment, Employee Life Cycle, Performance management and learning & development.
- HR business experience, in a pragmatic, grounded and lean organization.
- Able to work in a matrix environment where there is a mix of Corporate and Business HR relationships.
- Strong analytical skills – ability to assess processes and outcomes by establishing and interpreting metrics.
- Has a customer focused attitude, with strong written communication and listening skills.
- Has training delivery experience.