Associate Director, HR Systems

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.   

Summary

Responsible for managing the design, development, optimization and administration of global HCM Platforms and processes. This position will act as the functional lead with technical and operational expertise across multiple HRMS applications, possessing deep understanding of HR business processes, and business systems requirements. Accountable for global systems implementations inclusive of migrating from one system to another. This position involves collaborating with various teams to gather, document and implement solutions across various HRIS technologies, ensuring a focus on an outstanding end-user experience.
Responsibilities
- HR Systems Management
Act as the principal functional expert and advisor for implementation and ongoing management and maintenance of the Company's global HRIS system (i.e., SAP SuccessFactors).
Lead respective workstream(s) to gather, document, implement and validate all system requirements for associated module(s).
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for respective modules to fully demonstrate knowledge and understanding of system features, capabilities, functionality and limitations.
Design and architect end-to-end solutions, integrating the Global HRIS with various downstream applications.
Provide expertise on best practices, system integrations, data migrations, and technical configurations.
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to HRIS systems, incorporating relevant advancements to optimize system performance and functionality.

- Data Quality, Testing and Release Management
Establish and enforce robust data governance standards to ensure the ethical and compliant use of people data showcasing a strong commitment to data security and privacy.
Implement processes to regularly test, audit and validate HR data to maintain high data quality standards.
Conduct system audits, optimize performance, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Develop comprehensive test plans and scripts, performing unit and user acceptance testing to ensure expected results and troubleshoot any identified system issues.
Lead and participate in regular system release management and testing of the HRIS platform(s). Perform robust reviews of features and introduce and implement new applicable functionalities, supporting business teams introducing improved systems experience, cost savings, and compliance.

- Stakeholder Collaboration
Advocate for the Global HRIS and collaborate with respective regional leads to align and incorporate system maintenance controls.
Collaborate across each functional area of HR working with COEs, HR and Business leaders to understand their specific requirements building strong relationships based on trust, transparency and delivery.
Provide ongoing support and assistance to HR and business users, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and resolving system-related problems.
Serve as a liaison between the customer community and the software development team, documenting functional, system, and process requirements.
Possess a blended techno/functional background as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to lead projects or groups.
Be self-motivated, responsive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)
- Bachelor's Degree required

Experience Qualifications
- 7 or More Years Related systems experience required
- 7 or More Years Expert knowledge and experience of both SAP SuccessFactors and Workday HCM across various HR modules and reporting tools required
- Excellent communication, documentation, analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments required
- Experience conducting workshops and engaging with HR business leads in focused discussions to define problem statements and provide efficient solutions required
- Demonstrated project/program management experience required
- Certification in one or more SuccessFactors modules including Employee Central, Onboarding, Recruiting, Performance, or Compensation preferred
- Hands-on experience implementing a global HRIS solution preferred
- Solid influence and negotiation skills. Strong vendor management skills preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive level leadership across the company preferred

Travel

Ability to travel up to 5%. Conferences and/or business meetings as required

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.