Senior IT SuccessFactors Specialist 168634

This role is critical to configuring and developing Global Total Rewards and Recognition in our Technology ecosystem. The incumbent would be responsible for stakeholder management business liaisons understanding the business processes and functional requirements translating that into technical specifications designing the solution and development and ongoing maintenance for these applications in Human Resources in Colgate. The role empowers the candidate to lead and run these projects in a timely manner and execute smoothly with high quality. The person will be required to collaborate with business teams/HR Ops Teams SAP SuccessFactors technical teams consultants and IT counterparts for project activities across all geographies. We are a very hands-on company so we expect high technical proficiency and a can-do mindset for our solutions team.

This position is based out of the Piscataway NJ location. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What youll do:

• Drive the technologies that enable Compensation in SAP Successfactors along with Employee Central. Oversee and contribute to the development of HR technology and execute the objectives catering to Rewards and Recognitions Programs in a high growth environment.
• Execute the implementation and support of HR systems with the goal of leveraging technology to improve overall HR efficiency and business productivity focus on the use of AI and automation to drive these efficiencies.
• Conduct Security and Architecture reviews: work with HR Total Rewards and Benefits team HR Vendors Internal Security and Architecture teams to facilitate design reviews for new development.
• Lead project management with offshore development centers consultants and software vendors to develop and implement systems in the core areas of Compensation Recognition Stocks Awards and Variable Pay
• Collaborate and coordinate project activities with the various Centers of Excellence in HR and HR Operations teams on HR processes in Total Rewards and Benefits
• Maintain standards of system performance & reliability by following procedures analyzing root causes & addressing continuous improvement opportunities
• Adhere to global governance project activities documentation and all necessary SOX and compliance requirements for internal and external audit and governance
• Independently connect with business to understand the requirement and recommend a suitable solution
  Function as central coordinator and lead developer balancing priorities for the areas of responsibility working with our team in India tracking SLA progress against plans
• Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and changes in the world of SAP Successfactors development and other technologies. Adapt to these changes by self-training and research and implement in our environment within project guardrails

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• In depth knowledge of SuccessFactors mainly in the area of Employee Central
• Hands on in configuration and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR business processes with SuccessFactors certification (preferably in Compensation and/or Variable Pay)
• Experience with Business Rules configuration and exposure to CPI
• PMP certification
• Flexibility and adaptability to new technologies along with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify analyze and logically resolve issues including troubleshooting to identify root causes.