Functional solution design consultant

SUMMARY:
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Functional Solutions Design Consultant.

Overview:
This role is responsible for configuring enterprise systems (SAP HR or Deel Local Payroll) in alignment with business policies and requirements, ensuring functionality meets operational needs and delivers a seamless end-user experience.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Informatio Systems, or a related field.
• Experience in system configuration, business analysis, solution design, and testing.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and process optimization methodologies.

• System Configuration:
  Configure systems according to defined business rules, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
  Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document requirements. Analyze processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Solution Design:
  Develop system and process designs from an end-user perspective, ensuring usability and alignment with business objectives.
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
  Design and execute test plans to validate system configurations and functionality. Ensure solutions meet business requirements and deliver a positive user experience. Document test results and manage defect resolution.
• Problem Solving:
  Identify, analyze, and resolve business and system-related issues through innovative and practical solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Facilitate workshops and discussions with cross-functional teams to design user-friendly solutions that meet business needs.
• Technical Translation:
  Translate business requirements into technical specifications for vendors and developers, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Governance and Best Practices:
  Ensure system design and configuration adhere to best practices, compliance standards, and organizational governance frameworks.

• Strong understanding of business processes and ability to map them to system functionality.
• In-depth knowledge of system architecture, configuration principles, and integration points.                                   
• Key Responsibilities
  
  • System Configuration:
    Configure systems according to defined business rules, policies, and compliance requirements.
  • Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
    Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document requirements. Analyze processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
  • Solution Design:
    Develop system and process designs from an end-user perspective, ensuring usability and alignment with business objectives.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance:
    Design and execute test plans to validate system configurations and functionality. Ensure solutions meet business requirements and deliver a positive user experience. Document test results and manage defect resolution.
  • Problem Solving:
    Identify, analyze, and resolve business and system-related issues through innovative and practical solutions.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    Facilitate workshops and discussions with cross-functional teams to design user-friendly solutions that meet business needs.
  • Technical Translation:
    Translate business requirements into technical specifications for vendors and developers, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
  • Governance and Best Practices:
    Ensure system design and configuration adhere to best practices, compliance standards, and organizational governance frameworks.
  Skills and Competencies
  
  • Strong understanding of business processes and ability to map them to system functionality.
  • In-depth knowledge of system architecture, configuration principles, and integration points.
  • Proficiency in testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and user acceptance testing.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Skilled in facilitating workshops and driving consensus among diverse teams.
  Proficiency in testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and driving consensus among diverse teams.