Implementation Consultant

**Position Title**: MS Implementation Consultant (SAP Payroll Tester)

**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.
- 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.


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