Job Description
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Clients across the globe trust us to identify future-fit investment opportunities that deliver the outcomes they seek. We empower them with cutting-edge technology and insights, and through our powerful partnerships, we enhance the expertise we provide. By helping clients invest responsibly, we contribute to building a better world.
About The Department
Led by Tracey Hahn, our Chief People Officer (CPO), abrdn's Human Resources function is committed to positioning our culture and talent as a key market differentiator. The HR team focuses on creating a meaningful brand experience for our employees by fostering the right culture, offering development opportunities, and designing remuneration principles and structures that attract, retain, and reward a diverse, high-calibre workforce.
About the Role
As a Business Analyst in the Global Payroll Transformation project, you will play a hands-on role in supporting the design, execution, and delivery of our global payroll transformation initiative. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of the project and drive efficiency improvements in the payroll process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and execution of the end-to-end global payroll model, including processes, technology, vendors, and data.
- Deliver analysis and insight for the global payroll transformation project.
- Identify and support changes to enhance efficiency and automation within payroll functions.
- Collaborate with business, technology teams, and suppliers to ensure system requirements are implemented successfully.
- Partner with HR and payroll teams to analyse requirements and develop functional design documents.
- Lead the implementation of new payroll processes, systems, and controls.
- Document and define the end-to-end Payroll Operating Model.
- Coordinate testing, parallel runs, and document test scenarios.
- Manage risks, issues, changes, and quality management in line with abrdn's change methodology.
- Maintain strong collaboration with other workstreams to ensure the overall programme is delivered efficiently.
Candidate Requirements Essential:
- Experience working in a global organization, with financial services experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, external partners, and internal technology teams.
- Proven payroll expertise, with consultancy experience.
- Knowledge of local payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with Workday HCM and Payroll.
- Strong research, analytical, and process mapping abilities.
- Proficiency in payroll software, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
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