Hawaiian Electric · 10 hours ago
Lead Functional Analyst - HCM Payroll - Oahu
Hawaii, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expHawaiian Electric is a leading provider of electricity and services in Hawaii, committed to supporting its employees and communities. The Lead Functional Analyst - HCM Payroll will provide corporate-wide support for SAP functional areas, primarily focusing on payroll, time management, and benefits, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance business processes and systems.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate corporate-wide efforts to maximize the consistent application of SAP policies, programs, projects and procedures by providing to process owners in all process areas in Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light:
Define and lead individual SAP solutioning efforts from defining user requirements through implementation
Define and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Establish process/workflow improvement priorities for respective process areas in conjunction with the overall organization’s improvement goals
Participate in process design activities and workshops (business blueprinting)
Review/approve definitive business processes for alignment with SAP technologies/architectures
Evaluate changes to business processes and determine system impacts
Approve (or reject) systems changes impacting business processes
Act as a change agent for business process adoption and improvement. Help manage changes that result from new requirements, defects, or incidents through the implementation process
Plan business process and functional application solutions
Create or modify business process definitions and functional specifications
Assist in defining and validating business requirements, including the identification and assessment of gaps between such requirements and SAP functional capabilities
Maintain system solution design documents and testing documentation
Develop scripts and test data for testing SAP processes, perform the testing
Facilitate functional workshops with business staff
Act as a liaison to business analysts for changes that impact the functional processes in SAP
Provide functional support in user training
Maintain FAQs – Application Questions
Provide training to process owner(s) and end users for any changes resulting from problem resolution
Monitor and ensure that SAP is operating efficiently and the data between ERP modules of SAP and ancillary systems are consistent
Resolve data process errors in a timely manner
Aid technical team members when necessary in explaining business process or functional requirements
Escalate risks or issues to Senior Lead Functional Analyst. And/or the Business Solution Architects
Program/adapt, test, troubleshoot, document, and implement SAP and SAP-related information systems and/or applications to meet customer needs (new or modifications)
Evaluate business or technical software (Unix, client-server, desktop/laptop, tablet, and/or smart-phone) that meet customer needs. This includes review of alternatives and support for cost/benefit reviews
Provide Level 2 functional and technical support and perform configuration and functional design
Investigate functional problems & requirements
Provide functional advice and solutions
Scope and estimate changes
Plan and perform functional impact assessment of changes, including support packs & patches
Identify and coordinate application of the OSS Notes
Support technical teams (middleware, reporting, etc.) by providing SAP functional expertise
Review and coordinate all modifications and fixes to SAP software. Serve as a corporate point of contact with SAP Work with process area functional administrators, power users and end users in the testing and approval of software modifications and fixes provided by SAP. Ensure policies and procedures are in place for adequate global security profiles, position authorities and system control, and ensure appropriate table files are maintained
Support SAP Administrators, programmers and other Functional Administrators in the testing of SAP modifications, fixes, and the planning and implementation of new releases
Create functional and business test cases
Record and document all test tool design configuration and changes
Manage full test cycles on SAP including go-live
Report on test preparation, test execution and defect progress and trends
Drive test cases creation with business and application support teams
Qualify and certify testing of objects and changes to production
Assist stakeholders and users in the development of appropriate reports; review and assist with the maintenance of the global User Procedure Documents; assist with the development of new documents as appropriate. Assist with Security administration as related to access controls as needed
Perform Job configuration in the SAP system
Create change requests for the job scheduling and coordination of moving the job configuration to the production environment
Subject matter expert and owner of all aspects of the SAP Security administration as related to access and segregation of duty controls and other process area systems
Performs detailed analysis and design of SAP and SAP-related information systems, including new system development or modification or integration of existing systems. Configure, program/adapt, test, troubleshoot, document, and implement SAP and SAP-related information systems and/or applications to meet client/customer needs (new or modifications). Coordinate and/or handle second-level functional support for Help Line, as needed
Remain on-call/available for both scheduled and unscheduled work. Said work is occasionally required outside normal business hours and on weekends
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of SAP modules. Demonstrated proficiency in SAP Interactive-web and support task functions
Thorough knowledge for all security administration risk, controls and compliance requirements for the SAP
Thorough knowledge of database management and security concepts and techniques normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience
Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience required
Working knowledge of personal computers and web-based programs and related software, preparation of reports, and evaluation new software enhancements
Working knowledge of functional area policies, procedures and work processes
Working knowledge of SAP profiles and security access for SAP programs and reports
Working knowledge of SAP table structures and functions
Working knowledge of SAP standard reports
Thorough knowledge of other related systems that integrate with SAP
Thorough knowledge of the principles of information and office technology management normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of utility business, business and/or engineering principles & practices
Working knowledge of Unix, client-server/multi-tier, and workstation/PC/Internet/Mobile technologies and systems development
Excellent understanding of application interfacing concepts, basic reporting and database development and support
Ability to document and execute an integrated test plan and a user acceptance test plan
Ability to comply with, and contribute to, system configuration standards and guidelines
Ability to maintain status of tasks, defects, issues, and support requests on a daily basis in an appropriate tool
Thorough knowledge/familiarity with SAP and SAP related products/technologies related to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and the disciplines contained within (Work/Asset Management, Supply Chain, impacts to finance, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals
Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion
In-depth analytical, computational, organizational and time-management skills to handle various projects
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
Ability to effectively interact with people at all levels within the company
Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government
Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction
Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly
Effective written, oral, and presentation communication skills
Ability to speak to groups of various sizes and teach simple to complex skills and processes to individuals and groups. Ability to communicate and work effectively (written and oral) with a variety of individuals (e.g., working with customers to ensure successful projects)
Strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to assess complex functional issues, and recommend and implement solutions
Able to employ project/program life-cycle techniques (e.g., SDLC) in managing programming and/or analysis projects for both custom and vendor-supplied software
Demonstrated interpersonal skills; in-depth analytical and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs; ability to independently plan, direct and perform work for self and others
Several (3-5) years experience in ERP business processes and/or end user functions in the HCM arena
Several (3-5) years experience in project development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of SAP based business solutions
A few (1-2) years analytical experience in simple to complex systems
Company
Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric delivers clean and secure energy solutions by using renewable and sustainable resources that is cost-effective.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
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Shelee Kimura
President and CEO
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