Time System Administrator
About us
Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: the power of our people. Join us in our goal to deliver 100% fossil-free heat to our customers by 2050!
About the role
Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is undergoing a transformation to re-establish itself as a quality provider of efficient and effective services to the whole of National Grid. EBS is overhauling several end-to-end processes to deliver a quality service to its internal users (i.e., Business Units) and external customers and suppliers globally.
The Time System Administrator will lead the day-to-day management of system configuration, ongoing testing, and improvements for HR & Payroll applications. This role will work within the HR and Payroll Technology Team, collaborating with Global Product Owners and managing projects related to various integrated applications. The Project Manager will have primary responsibility for one or more Workforce Software modules, with cross-training requirements to support other designated modules and integrated applications.
What You'll Do
• Serve as the central technical subject matter expert and enterprise project manager, driving the configuration and optimization of the system to support global business needs.
• Collaborate with a third-party application support team to manage system configuration, architecture, role-based permissions, data integrity, and releases, while monitoring and resolving defects through effective project management practices.
• Support Product Owners in developing solutions to system challenges, collecting user requirements, researching technical practices, and engaging with the Workforce Software community and user groups to stay updated on leading practices.
• Execute and coordinate User Acceptance Testing and Regression Testing for designated system changes and defect fixes, ensuring all project milestones are met.
• Take on broader responsibilities as part of the HR Systems team, partnering on other HR projects and initiatives.
• Participate in power user group sessions to gain training or updates, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Solve problems and communicate effectively with all stakeholders at all levels of the organization, ensuring project objectives are clearly understood and met.
• Perform any activities as assigned by the line manager.
What You'll Need
• Project experience working on system integrations ideally of workforce software.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent teamwork, verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms), as well as project and time management skills are essential.
• B.A./B.Sc. degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education (Desired).
• Experience in HR, ideally in an HR Operations environment with a focus HR, and Payroll (Desired).
More Information
#LI-NK1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-PROJECT #LI-HR SYSTEMS
Annual Salary
Downstate New York: $83,000-$98,000
Waltham and surrounding area: $77,000-$91,000
Syracuse and surrounding area: $69,000-$81,000
Salary communsurate with experience and locaiton.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Nearest Major Market: New York City