Description

About the role

A leading retail outlet with a Global market presence requires a Lead Technical Analyst/Project Manager to play a key role in the implementation of a new HR System into the company’s wider IT Infrastructure.

Alongside the existing People Systems Project Team, you will be responsible for the design, configuration (some of the configurations as a lot of the config will be outsourced to our Implementation Partner), testing, validation, training, and support of the Workday application for the New Markets Projects. The Analyst will participate in the business requirements design phase of the Project and after that develop workflows, system configurations, support testing, and change documentation on new application functionality for Workday processes.

The analyst will work closely with their Technical Lead/other analysts, the Integrations, T&A, and Payroll Teams, the Company’s Implementation Partner, and the P&C/ HR teams.

While this role is offered on a predominantly remote basis, the Lead Technical Analyst/Project Manager may have to make the very occasional visit to the company’s site in Dublin Ireland

Key responsibilities of the role

• Ensure the Workday system is configured in line with best practices, considering both the global setup and the country-specific legal requirements.
• Facilitate design workshops with the country P&C, gather and document business requirements, and design workbooks. Work closely with Primark’s Implementation Partner on Workday deployment activities.
• Work alongside the Project Business Analyst in collaboration with other key stakeholders (e.g. P&C, Payroll, and T&A) to document the Workday Business Requirements for the relevant Primark countries.
• Prepare detailed estimates based on business requirements
• Work closely with Primark’s Workday Implementation Partner to understand business requirements, analysis, proof of concept, the configuration of Workday HCM product, and creating documentation as needed.
• Drive the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday system enhancements in scope for the countries
• Leverage business knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Testing phase; support the testing activities to ensure the system works as designed, leading the user acceptance testing with P&C and other key users.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering solutions with 3rd parties
• Experience in working with cloud-based systems
• IT experience in the HR, Retail, or Finance sector.
• Direct experience with Workday technologies or similar HCM experience
• Retail or HR information systems experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle both planned and unplanned responsibilities.
• Ability to complete required application training. Ability to learn and effectively use new technologies.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical ability to solve both business and technical problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Fluent English speaking is a must

If you are interested please apply for the job above and send your updated CV to: [email protected] 

PLEASE NOTE - All applicants must have immediate availability to work in the EU as our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present.