Job summary
Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference?
Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence?�
Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK�s Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement.
1. �Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time.
2. �Our Mission � Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability.�
DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society.�
We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments.� Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Come and join the DBS community today!
Job description
Defence Business Services (DBS) aims to be the �best business services partner for the UK Defence and Security Communities� by providing critical business services, including Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement, that enable our customers to focus on strategic Defence priorities and maintain National Security.��Within DBS, the Digital, Information & Technology (DIT) team is responsible for management, support and delivery of the DBS information technology systems and the provision of accurate and timely management information to our customers. As the Oracle HCM Cloud Functional Lead, you will be responsible for completing configuration, testing and maintenance for the application. Role is specifically responsible for the management of the payroll module which underpins the operates in the wider MyHR application.
Main responsibilities:
3. Oversight for payroll development resources.
4. Provide expert level knowledge of Oracle Cloud payroll application.
5. Represent HR/IT as related to Oracle application support in partnership with business support resources.
6. Undertake development for; Applications Maintenance (focus on �fix� work) or Change Delivery (focus on business as usual or project work) according to prioritised business demand.
7. Design high-level architecture based on business requirements with solution architect.
8. Collaborate with the HCM Cloud Technical Integration Lead and other team leads on design decisions and direction.
9. Provide configuration solutions within the guidelines of the department�s procedures.
10. Ensure that developed solutions are peer reviewed (as required) and formally documented to facilitate the implementation of software across DBS systems and Oracle Cloud.
11. Document configuration solutions and plans for implementation with customer/vendors.
12. Provide technical assistance to other departments in relation to development and installation.
13. Provide 2/3 level support (where required).
14. Review Oracle release notes and works with integration team and Release Manager to assess impacts and coordinate testing.
15. Key decision maker around payroll development strategy, including introduction of new modules & integrations.
Other responsibilities:
16. Represent the team in programs/projects to provide improved or new functionality.
17. Work on multiple enhancements/projects and other duties as assigned.
18. Log/maintain tickets in ticket tracking system.
19. Oversight of ad hoc data loading requests.
20. Understand security and data privacy standards.�
21. Lead, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
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Person specification
The HCM Cloud Functional Lead must:
22. Be experienced in managing stakeholders of various grades and able to adapt and thrive in a demanding environment.
23. Have sound judgement and the ability to interpret user needs.
24. Be able to translate complex challenges into meaningful, actionable and achievable activities.
25. Understand the impacts of Change (internal and external) on people, processes and technology.
Qualifications
The post holder will be expected to have [or develop] understanding of some or all of the following functionality: SQL/PLSQL, HCM Extract, BI Publisher (BIP), HCM Data Loader (HDL), Fast Formula, HCM Spreadsheet Loader (HSDL/ADFDI), OTBI.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
26. Leadership
27. Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
28. Information security - Senior Software Developer
29. Programming and build (software engineering) - Senior Software Developer
30. Systems design -Senior Software Developer
31. User focus - Senior Software Developer
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes �11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
32. An environment with flexible working options Monday-Friday
33. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service (pro rata). In addition to 8 public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for the King's birthday
34. Hybrid working, where role permits
35. An opportunity to be considered for Reward & Recognition- �250-�5000 per year.
36. Family friendly policies including parental leave and adoption leave
37. Learning and development tailored to your role
38. Professional and personal development of skills
39. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
40. Minimum of 15 days special leave in a rolling 12 month period for volunteer reserve commitments�
41. Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days per year
Allowances
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to [�11,400] per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against the 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with departmental policy.�
Employment Hours
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.