About The Role

The SuccessFactors Solution Manager - Employee Central is responsible for supporting the HR business function globally on best practice use, governance and monitoring of Kerry’s HRIS application (Success Factors).

This exciting role will report into the Global HRIS Manager and will be responsible for supporting the following modules: Employee Central, Time Off Management, Payroll (ADP & ECP), Overall Platform Functionality and OpenText.

The SuccessFactors Solution Manager - Employee Central will bring their proven SuccessFactors experience and HR knowledge to actively lead projects and guide our HR business function through requirements gathering and contribute to business process improvement, change management, quality assurance, risk management and user enablement.

Through collaboration and effective project delivery this role will ensure we are extracting the full value from the SuccessFactors solution.

We are open to candidates based in Ireland and United Kingdom. Candidates will need to travel to our offices in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland as required.

What will I be doing?

• Lead out on Kerry’s employee central module, and drive efficiencies in our configuration to support enhanced ways of working across our global teams.
• Collaborate closely with other team members to provide a full set of functional services and technical services required to support Kerry’s global Hire to Retire processes.
• Proactively monitor and resolve any system related issues that could impact end-user experience, data integrity, or overall end-to-end system functionality.
• Willingness to cross-train across other SuccessFactors modules and other relevant employee facing products that integrate with the SAP SuccessFactors suite.
• Deliver new business solutions by executing projects from end-to-end, by participating in activities ranging from requirements gathering, gap analysis, solution design, process documentation, system configuration, test planning and execution, support for training documentation delivery and post go live support.
• Manage direct reports and work closely with a 3rd party offshore team
• Manage day-to-day Employee Central, Payroll (ADP & ECP), Time Off and OpenText system changes, including configuration and role-based permissions
• Manage the SuccessFactors release cycle, and work with the Global HRIS Manager to determine our release plan/approach

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• Manage thorough testing of system changes in our lower instances (Preview/Test) and Production environments
• Ensure regular refreshes of our lower instances to mirror our Production settings as part of regular system maintenance.
• Support organisational communication and change management efforts
• Maintain update and accurate system configuration documentation
• Ensure that Kerry’s change management processes are followed
• Ongoing support of end users – understanding the end-to-end process
• Interaction with SuccessFactors Support and our Support Partners to manage issues/resolution

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Previous experience of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central required; Accreditation required.
• Strong knowledge of Success Factors platform in particular EC and Time Off - Ideally have been part of previous deployments/implementations
• Knowledge of ECP & ADP Global View / Celergo an advantage
• Strong experience in complex organisational-wide problem solving, analysing, and synthesising disparate sources of data.
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow HR Service Delivery suite and the wider Success Factors suite would be a significant advantage
• Previous experience of using Assignment Pro and OpenText Extended ECM/PowerDocs system desirable.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Health Care Cover
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers including Tesco, Curry’s, Argos, and many others.

About Kerry

The aim to shape the future of food might seem ambitious to some, but to us in Kerry Taste and Nutrition, it's all in a day’s work. Kerry is dedicated to helping create better-tasting, more authentic and nutritious food and beverages. We produce safe, quality products that help feed millions every day. Wherever you are, we can work together to create inspiring solutions that nourish life.

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.