Platform Engineer, Success Factors Time Expert

Platform Engineer, Success Factors Time Expert

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.

We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.

We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.

Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.

The Opportunity:

As a Platform Engineer of a team of individuals in a specific area of digital expertise, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the specific platforms that drive business functions such as SuccessFactors and SAP. The goal is to ensure these platforms are optimized to support business goals, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.

You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and configure business platforms to meet organizational needs, including programming and software integration.
• Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems to enhance data flow and business processes.
• Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Provide technical support and training to platform users, resolving issues and ensuring effective platform utilization.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to initiatives with innovative ideas, continuous learning, and professional development.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with SAP SuccessFactors HR and relevant tools (e.g., CPI, SAC, XML, Azure Dev Ops, ALM, Service Now).
• In-depth knowledge of HR business processes and how enterprise platforms support them.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
• Agile and adaptable to changing environments and project scope

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in the implementation of SuccessFactors Core, Time off and Time tracking modules across various regions of the world.
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills.
• In depth knowledge of SAP Employee Central.
• SuccessFactors Associate Level Certification in Onboarding, Recruitment and ideally one or more additional modules like PMGM, Compensation, LMS.
• Ability to run clear and engaging customer meetings and workshops

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., HR, Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Position is based in Ireland, Poland, Portugal, or the United Kingdom.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.