Assistant Manager - HR IT at Unilever in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Assistant Manager - HR IT Location: Uniops Bangalore Centre Job Title: Assistant Manager - HR IT Location: Bangalore 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 BANGALORE HUB: Bangalore Hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. Bangalore Hub 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. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented HR IT Analyst to join our team and play a key role in transforming our 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. This role will be responsible to drive Payroll, Benefits and Mobility technology implementation projects and support implemented platforms for any upgrades, change requests etc. This also includes maintaining UL standards, impact assessment and solution recommendation. The HR IT Analyst will be business’s PoC for any requirement in these areas, he/she will ensure business requirements are delivered, with the required support of various teams and functions. WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE First point of contact for Global and regional HR team and UL vendors for new demands, change request or any support requirement in Payroll, Benefits and T&A domain. Liaises with correct team to address these requirements or issues raised by HR or IT. Plans projects that address business needs and assess fit of new applications and vendors. Implement and support integrations in these domains for any new demand, change request or trouble shooting. 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, takes up IT project management role if there is no dedicated project manager in projects Ensures requirements by HR and IT are understood by both parties before any change or project Ensures requirements and test plans are signed off in projects. Works with HR team for user acceptance testing and ensure stakeholders are ready for go-live. 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. EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS Necessary Experience & Qualifications Education: A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Experience: Overall experience of 7+ years with a minimum of 5+ years in Technology business partnering role (Preferably in HR IT) Technical Skills: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Payroll, Rewards and Time & Absence. Knowledge of Global Mobility will be an advantage. Knowledge of ITIL framework. Project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Experience & Qualifications Project Management: Experience managing timelines, deliverables, and coordinating multiple work streams is beneficial. Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in agile environments. Knowledge of Workday and other HR systems in the domain of Payroll and Benefits. Strong knowledge of end-to-end Payroll and time tracking HR processes, compensation, and benefits and ability to define dependencies and connect the dots across the technology landscape. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Analytical, problem solving and fact-finding skills. Ability to effectively communicate solution design, design proposals and negotiate options with stakeholders Ability to understand the HR’s business problem, need, or opportunity and to design a solution that completely and correctly addresses the need. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English. Ability to identify, clarify and resolve project issues and risks as needed. Strong relationship building skills to effectively partner with HR CoEs and other internal teams and external vendors. Ability to manage time and resources efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently SKILLS ITIL framework knowledge Communication Stakeholder Management Customer orientation Collaboration Customer Centricity Project Management At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you! Note: "All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). 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