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We actively seek an Sr. Support Engineer, SAP-HR/Payroll. This is a remote position and can be based anywhere is the UK.
Position Summary
The role of the Sr. Support Engineer, SAP-HR/Payroll is to provide exceptional remote-based support for mission-critical SAP HR/Payroll applications as part of our global customer support team. The position has the responsibility for providing support to our global clients who use SAP HR/Payroll, Personnel Administration, Time Management, and Organization Management, including researching and troubleshooting issues and providing advice and solutions without the use of SAP notes and patches. The role of the Senior SAP Engineer requires functional and technical experience, integration knowledge, implementation and support expertise and skills to diagnose issues; then develop, test, package and deliver fixes for such issues in complex, integrated and highly configured environments. Good working experience of UK payroll, legal reporting, and country specific info types is a must have for this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Candidate must have at least 10 years of relevant SAP HR/Payroll experience for the UK, and ideally Ireland as well.
2. Solve customer issues using methodical troubleshooting based on expert knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll functionality and technology in complex ERP environments.
3. Work closely with customers on a daily basis to understand their needs, support business change and deliver a consistently high quality customer experience
4. Provide remote-based functional support & training for all aspects of the functional and technical features of SAP HR/Payroll including extensive and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of SAP Payroll and Time Management configuration, UK and Ireland payroll statutory regulations, PCR and schema abilities, payroll/finance integration, absence processing including sickness, maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave. UK Local Government issues including Multiple Employment, LGPS and Teachers Pension, RTI and EOY skills would also be highly desirable. Country specific HR / Payroll knowledge of other European or Middle East countries is desirable, as is a good working knowledge of ESS/MSS, HR Forms including payslips, and Travel Management.
5. Support client customisations, sharing implementation and best practices advice.
6. Develop application break fixes for critical product defects.
7. Help clients analyse and correct data issues.
8. Manage one or more key assigned accounts as a technical/functional advisor.
9. Provide hands-on assistance using proprietary tools in a test environment or via remote client connectivity.
10. Be a pro-active contributor to a support organisation which is running 24x7x365, this will require the ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays and monitor email regularly outside standard business hours.
11. Collaborate with team members in a virtual team environment to extend field experience to different client situations.
12. Contribute to the development and management of knowledge-sharing methodologies, diagnostic tools, and creative processes, to improve the client experience.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
13. Other job related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.
Education
14. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent professional experience.
15. Membership of CIPP or equivalent is also desirable.
Experience
16. 10+ year’s relevant SAP experience is essential, particularly with all aspects of SAP HR/Payroll, Personal Administration, Time Management, Organisation Management. Local government payroll experience is also required.
17. The ideal candidate will be fluent (speaking / reading / writing) in English and ideally one or more European language, have at least 5 years “hands on” implementation experience in the UK with at least two full life-cycle implementations, and be intimately familiar with UK statutory and regulatory requirements. International experience will be desirable with country specific Payroll knowledge in other regions. Country specific HR / Payroll knowledge of other European or Middle East countries would be desirable.
18. 5+ years direct support of application end-users in a Corporate environment
19. A track record of successful roles in several SAP implementation or upgrade projects
20. Deep working knowledge and understanding of supporting business processes
21. Analytical, logical problem resolution skills
22. SAP certification(s) preferred
23. Knowledge of localizations: architecture, implementation and key functionality
24. Expertise with SAP 4.x and ECC, including full life-cycle implementation experience, configuration and administration of the application.
25. Knowledge of maintenance/patching mechanics and SAP architecture.
26. Demonstrable history solving complex problems across multiple modules.
Skills
27. Superb trouble-shooting skills and tenacity in problem solving.
28. Ability to debug and triage support case issues within the HR ABAP code.
29. Passionate focus on customer support and the ability to build long term, successful working relationships with Clients.
30. Strong knowledge of key application functionality, tables and relationships.
31. Deep knowledge of SAP customisation/extension methodologies.
32. Excellent development skills using SAP toolset.
33. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills – verbal & written.
34. Attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.
35. Extreme focus on Client satisfaction.
36. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
37. Ability to work calmly and professionally in high pressure situations.
38. The ability to work remotely from a home based office in a virtual environment.
Desired Qualifications
39. The best candidates will have extensive knowledge of multiple SAP modules across releases (4.x & ECC) including proficiency with SAP product module/suite business processes, navigation mechanics, configuration requirements, integration with other modules and knowledge of underlying technology
40. Knowledge of SAP Industry Solutions Public Sector would be an advantage
41. Knowledge of any Country Specific Solutions would be an advantage
42. A consulting background, while not mandatory, would be useful
43. Experience with localizations and global implementations would be an advantage
44. Language skills would be a welcome advantage, however fluent in spoken and written English is a must.
Why Rimini Street?
We are looking for talented, passionate people to help us build our future at. We hire only the best, the most extraordinary professionals and provide compensation, bonuses, and benefits to match the skills of our top-performing team members. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy growing together, and get excited about learning new skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a true impact as part of a team of extraordinary professionals? This is the place for you.
Our work is challenging and meaningful. We start and end each day with a sense of achievement and purpose guided by our core values, the Four Cs:
45. CompanyWe dream big and innovate boldly.
46. ColleaguesWe work with extraordinary people who create a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
47. ClientsWe relentlessly pursue solutions that help clients achieve their goals. Our unmatched client care is rooted in our passion for exceptional service.
48. Community We believe in leaving the world a better place than we found it. With the Rimini Street Foundation, we’ve made positive impacts in six continents for over 425 charities.
Accelerating Company Growth
49. Nasdaq-listed under ticker symbol since October 2017
50. Over 5,800 signed contracts to date, including Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies
51. Over 2,000 team members in 23 countries
52. US and international recognition for industry leadership and philanthropic efforts. See all of our awards and recognitions here: ;
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