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Senior HR Technology Analyst - Workday

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Senior HR Technology Analyst *LI-MB1
 
Location: Dublin or Chennai 
 
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead Workday implementation projects globally?
 
Do you have Workday configuration experience and looking to join an experienced HR Technology team?
 
Are you looking to expand your knowledge and lead exciting implementation projects like Workday Recruit?
 
ICON plc, a leading Clinical Research Organisation, employing approximately 14,500 employees across 80 offices in 38 countries, seeks an ambitious and highly motivated Senior HR Technology Analyst to join its HR Tech Team at its Leopardstown Global HQ.
 
Based in our global HQ, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading Plc’s and in a position where you can make an impact globally and support ICON’s mission to help its clients to accelerate the development of drugs and medical devices that save patient lives and improve their quality of life.
 
The Role
 
You will join the HR Technology team and will be responsible for analysing business needs and processes and ensuring that business requirements are accurately elicited and translated into HR Technology solutions that deliver validated benefits.
 
As Senior HR Technology Analyst you will lead configuration of complex technical solutions to enhance existing technology and lead new projects that support HR and the Business.
 
A well-organised, analytical approach is needed, with an emphasis on process improvement and a focus on finding technical solutions.
 
What will you be doing?
  • Working with the wider business to understand needs and processes, including related HR processes.
  • Collaborate with implementation partner and authorities to understand existing systems and processes, the impact of new developments, and how best to deliver the solution.
  • Partnering with the business to agree on the scope and timescales with users to achieve the best possible match between ICON's needs and systems capability.
  • Ownership of design, configuration and implementation of functional area of expertise e.g. Recruitment, Talent Management, collaborating with HR to ensure these meet the global HR and Business needs.
  • You will handle and arrange user acceptance testing, ad hoc testing and the process for post-implementation support to enable the delivery of required functionality.
  • Identify areas of opportunity to improve existing technology processes, functionality and work flow, and maximize technological capabilities to reduce manual processes.
  • Supporting the team with bi-annual upgrades.
  • Drive robust audit processes to ensure the technical integrity of the information in the HRIS system and follow SOX requirements.
To be considered you will need:
  • 3- 4 years’ experience within a similar role.
  • Degree qualified preferably in Business / IT.
  • Workday implementation and configuration experience – if you had Workday Recruit implementation experience that would be great however not essential.
  • Excellent business partnering skills with the ability to influence decision makers.
  • Confident in working with multi-functional teams globally.
  • A logical and analytical thinker – someone who can interpret business needs and bring fresh ideas to consider.
  • Forward-thinking communicator who can turn tech jargon into easily digestible information.
  • Organised and comfortable to work at pace with multiple priorities.
  • Experience in process flow mapping techniques and process improvement.
Benefits of Working in ICON
 
ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a phenomenal career.
 
We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart. Other than working with a phenomenal team of switched on and ambitious people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
 
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
 
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