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.
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.