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We are looking for someone with strong HR systems implementation experience who demonstrates coachability, a willingness to learn and the ability to apply new knowledge effectively.\nRole Context & Positioning:\nPlatform: UKG Ready.\nScope of the role covers:Core HR.\nCompensation and leave management.\nRecruitment and onboarding.\nPerformance management.\nSuccession planning.\nLearning.\nReporting.\nIntegrations with payroll and other business systems.\n\nTraining: UKG Ready product training will be provided.\nResponsibilities:\nDiscovery & Scoping\nFacilitate customer workshops to understand HR processes, business requirements and system needs.\nDefine and document implementation scope, deliverables and configuration requirements.\nConfiguration & Data\nConfigure HR system functionality, organisational structures, workflows, permissions and reporting.\nPrepare, import and validate customer data.\nIdentify and resolve data-quality issues.\nTesting & Integrations\nConduct system testing and support customers through user acceptance testing (UAT).\nCollaborate with technical specialists to define, test and support payroll and other system integrations.\nTraining, Go-Live & Support\nDeliver customer training.\nMaintain accurate system configuration records, user guides and process documentation.\nSupport go-live preparation, implementation activities and post-go-live stabilisation.\nProvide ongoing customer support, investigate system issues and coordinate escalations where necessary.\nProject Delivery & Governance\nManage assigned project activities within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.\nCommunicate progress, risks, dependencies and potential scope changes proactively.\nMaintain accurate time records, support documentation and knowledge-base information.\nIdentify opportunities to improve implementation processes, customer experience and service delivery.\nHandle confidential employee and customer information in accordance with data protection requirements.\nRequirements:\nEducation\nA relevant diploma or bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.\nEquivalent practical experience will be considered.\nExperience\nA minimum of two end-to-end customer HR or HCM system implementations, including go-live and post-go-live support.\nProven hands-on experience across the implementation lifecycle, including:Requirements gathering.\nSystem configuration.\nData migration.\n\nUser training.\nOngoing support.\n\nExperience with HR systems such as Sage 300 People, Workday, BambooHR, Oracle HCM or similar platforms.\nSkills\nStrong understanding of core HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, leave management, performance management or learning.\nGood Excel proficiency, with experience in data validation, migration and reporting.\nAdvantageous\nExperience in a software implementation or consulting environment.\nRelevant system certifications.\nExperience with payroll integrations.\nKey Competencies:\nCoachability and willingness to learn: Open to feedback, guidance and training, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new systems and processes.\nAccountability and ownership: Takes initiative, works independently and follows through on commitments.\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot system-related challenges.\nCommunication and customer focus: Confident engaging with customers, understanding requirements and working collaboratively.\n Adaptability: Comfortable learning new technologies, managing priorities and working in a growing delivery environment.\nPlease Note:\nAs all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; 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