Payroll Technology Partner

Job Title: Payroll Technology Partner

Location: UniOps Bengaluru

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT UNIOPS:

Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented payroll technology partner to join our team and play a key role in transforming our payroll processes into digital solutions. You will work closely with the HR, PEX teams at our global locations to understand their needs and challenges, and then collaborate with the technology teams within HR IT and broader Unilever IT to design and implement innovative digital solutions that streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• First point of contact for Global and regional HR team and UL vendors for new demands, change request or any support requirement

• Plans projects that address business needs, and assess fit of new applications and vendors

• Support all payroll integrations for any new demand, change request or trouble shooting

• Liaises with correct team to address issues raised by HR or IT

• Impact Assessment on payroll and rewards for any changes in Workday or any related application

• Liaises between HR and IT teams and supports HR business during project

• Ensures requirements and test plans are signed off in projects

• Ensures requirements by HR and IT are understood by both parties before any change or project

• Takes up IT project management role if there is no dedicated project manager in projects

• Works with HR team for user acceptance testing and ensure stakeholders are ready for go-live

Transformation

• Works on various KRAs for global payroll transformation program

• Assess payroll processes and suggests automation opportunities

• Ensures that new vendors meet local and global Unilever standards and strategy.

• Supports business in vendor transitions.

• Implements new payroll integration projects between payroll and various systems such as Workday, SAP, Time Tracking systems, and Banks

• Implements Compensation, Absence projects in Workday

Compliance

• Works with Data Privacy Team, Vendor Risk Management team and Cybersecurity team to ensure that new projects meet company standards

• Works with Enterprise Architecture to ensure that new projects are aligned with global technology strategy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Overall 7+ years of experience with 4+ years of experience in a similar payroll technology partner role

• Strong understanding of payroll, reward and benefits processes

• Knowledge of HR data Integration tools and processes.

• Strong technical skills, including experience with various payroll applications such as Workday,

•  Knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as agile and waterfall

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to adapt and learn quickly to meet challenges

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a global diverse team

Key Interfaces

External

• HR Technology Product Vendors (Workday, Strada, SAP etc.)

• HR Technology Support Vendor

Internal

• HR Expertise and HR Services Organisations

• Enterprise Architecture

• Security & Privacy

• Data & Analytics Function