With more than 20 years of experience, the company enjoys a firmly established international presence and has grown into a world leader. We are currently seeking a highly experienced and skilled HR Information Systems Manager. The HR Information Systems Manager, develops, implements, tests and supports company-wide HR Information Systems and their related documentation and business processes within the Euopean operating Companies. The candidate will report to the VP Compensation & Benefits / HRIS.

• Works with business partners to define HR reporting requirements. Develops high quality reporting using a wide variety of tools (PeopleSoft Query, Crystal, Access, etc).
• Daily administration of PeopleSoft HR (Payroll) system and future Staples portal, including system table maintenance, directory requests in support of Global deployment.
• Daily administration of PeopleSoft HCM security in support of Global user base.
• Ensure efficient and effective HR reporting, by creating, maintaining and delivering reports, both periodic as on a ad-hoc basis.
• Review and analyze application functionally to identify bugs fixes and process enhancements;
• Analyzes and evaluates user needs for services and, if appropriate, develops, implements, and executes recommendations.
• Analyzes control strengths and weaknesses and identifies control needs with Finance, IT, HR and users of PeopleSoft.
• Participates in all phases of system implementation, including testing, usability and user acceptance. Develops and executes detailed test plans in support of system development.
• Documents system processes and procedures for end users.
• Develops and delivers end user training on new HR technology.
• Develops and maintains the user-defined data dictionary, develops, loads and populates screens, fields; develops programming logic for complex calculations, table files, history tables, security key design and other related information.
• Provides technical expertise and direction for a variety of professional human resources management system projects and studies.
• Provides back up support for the execution of production interfaces and distribution of production reporting.
• Provides technical support to Human Resources and business partners.
• Responds to inquiries to analyze data extracted from the HRIS from other departments and Human Resources department.
• Determines priority and feasibility for implementation of changes; validates and tests programs/calculations.
• Recommends, develops, and implements improvements to current system.
• Stays abreast of HR technology trends and practices.

• Bachelor/ Master's degree with at least three years hands on experience implementing or supporting a Global PeopleSoft HCM portfolio, which includes European Payroll Systems, Benefits Administration, Stock Administration, Time and Labour, Employee and Manager Self Service, Talent Management, Workflow, Query and Security.
• Experience with Portal technologies (such as BEA Aqua logic, Web sphere Portal, PeopleSoft/Oracle Portal, SharePoint).
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of user applications including controls, terminology, software design and programming.
• Knowledge of basic principles of general, hr and payroll accounting and reporting methods and procedures.
• Proven facilitation skills and the ability to drive consensus among key stake holders
• Proven experience with project life cycle methodologies, project management frameworks with specific experience leading requirements definition processes
• Good knowledge of basic principles of personnel administration.
• Fluent in English both orally and in writing is a must; any additional language is an asset.
• Intercultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Familiar with web usability standards.
• Willing to travel 10%-20%.