Job Description

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.

We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.

These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

Job Title: SAP SuccessFactors Administrator

Purpose of job:

To administer the global HR system (SuccessFactors) in relation to the specific tasks required while the business undergoes a period of Transformation and to help ensure the accuracy and maintainace of people data, and timely recruitment activities throughout this period.

Experience areas:

SAP Success Factor Certification in Employee Central or the Recruiting module would be useful in this role but relevant skills can also be learnt on the job.

Ability to quickly develop an understanding of a new system and it's impacts within the business

Experience in managing HR systems within a large and complex organization with matrix structures is preferred, but not essential

Knowledge of:

Essential

The post holder must have experience of:

• Administering a sophisticated IT system within a global environment
• Gathering and manipulating data on Excel

Desirable

• Administering HR systems within a large and complex organization with matrix structures
• Experience of working across a globally diverse team with many colleagues working remotely
• Working on an IT system during implementation
• SAP SuccessFactors - Recruiting, Employee Central or Job Profile Builder modules
• Knowledge of Recruitment processes
• Supporting a large scale Transformation

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:

(including people management and finance)

Accountabilities:

Job Profile Builder module of SuccessFactors

• Assist the Project Manager with any tasks related to the smooth implementation of this module

• Edit Role Profiles within the Job Profile Builder

• Run systems reports to help audit the data held within Job Profile Builder

Recruiting module of SuccessFactors

• Work closely with the Transformation Selection Lead and the recruitment team to ensure that offers go out to candidates on time.

• Provide any other administrative support required to ensure the smooth adminstration of the end to end recruitment process from a systems perspective

Qualifications:

Required:

College or University level achievements related to Human Resources, Computer Science, or Systems Management would be helpful in this role, but relevant experience in one/ all of these areas can be accepted in its place.

Further Information

Pay Band - 4

Contract Type - FTC

Department/Country-GM/India - Noida

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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