MS Implementation Consultant

Position Title: MS Implementation Consultant

Reporting Line: GV Manager Implementation

Position Purpose: Prepare test cases as per ADP GlobalView template (based on SAP), test execution, issue handling & documentation tasks for the local scope (payroll, personal administration, time management). Performing these tasks as per the Project Schedule timeline and according to ADP GlobalView methodology.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Project Manager & Project team in taking accountability for:

• Understand client Blueprint, business rules & requirements, as delivered by Lead Consultant.
• Interpret client Blueprint and build User Acceptance Test Catalogue.
• Ensure UAT/Parallel testing in line with Client Blueprint.
• Check/validate all UAT payroll reports / reconciliations, prior to releasing to client.
• Work in conjunction with Lead Consultant on Issue log resolution, during implementation.
• Liaise directly with Client on implementation Testing.
• Participate in weekly calls, as deemed by Project Manager.
• Ensure timelines are being met according to client/county implementation Project Schedule, up to go live.
• Produce all necessary handover documentation. Prepare all necessary checklists / client sign off worksheets, in readiness for go live.
• Store all client documentation on shared drive / Project Place, as deemed.
• Keep all relevant documentation on implementation project up to date, including: Reconciliation spreadsheets, How to manuals, Test tools.
• Be present and actively involved from Client Blueprint signoff through UAT/ load completion, parallels, up to and including the 1st live pay runs.
• Ensure timely handover of Client payroll & documentation to Client Service, following ADP handover methodology.
• Participate in process review and implementation of recommendations.
• Continually review implementation processes and make recommendations.
• Understand and monitor implementation of any upgrades and patches and the testing of these, prior to them being loaded into the live environment.
• Ensure Client’s compliance to relevant country taxation and other statutory legislation.
• Understand country legislative updates.
• Assist Project Services (post live implementations) during periods where no new implementations are being delivered.
• Ensure all project resources are appropriately trained and able to perform pay runs in line with implementation limitations and client expectation.
• Ensure all UAT and parallel payrolls are reconciled and documented prior to sending to the client.
• Monitor Configuration and Blueprint changes to understand the impact on UAT and parallel processes.
• Check/test patches and upgrades in a test environment prior to them being loaded into production.
• Ensure all implementation documentation is maintained on a common drive such as UAT results, Parallel results, Blueprint, Payroll Procedures, Schedules and any other relevant notes.

Experience

• Previous experience as a SAP Payroll Tester (preferred).
• Strong payroll knowledge and experience.
• High degree of commitment and ability to communicate effectively with the client to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Ability to use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, to effectively update and maintain documentation/ training / Presentations.
• Able to implement continual improvement process.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.