About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centered on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporate and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.
About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
About Businessline/Function :
CIB Client Engagement and Protection IT having focus on applications servicing Client Lifecycle management, Due Diligence /KYC, Customer Relation Management, Service Request Management, Referential and Data Quality, HR Functions, PreTrade Transaction Screening and Anti-Money Laundering. Technologies being used include Java, .NET, Angular, Informatica, Power BI, Peoplesoft, compas, Fenergo, Siebel, Actimize, Camunda, Drools on private cloud infrastructure. Agile and Dev-Sec-Ops practices are widely used. Landscape includes projects that are a mix of established and some under transition to new platforms.
Job Title:
Senior Technical Lead/Specialist Peoplesoft – HR IT
Date:
16-May-24
Department:
CIB – CEP IT
Location:
Mumbai
Business Line / Function:
Client Engagement and Protection IT – Functions Domain
Reports to:
(Direct)
Head of Functions Domain in ISPL
Grade:
(if applicable)
VP 1
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
3
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
BNP Paribas, a global leader in banking and financial services, is undergoing a significant HR transformation within our Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) division. To drive this initiative forward, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Expert with expertise in PeopleSoft and off Workday/Oracle HCM/SAP SuccessFactors to join our dynamic team in Mumbai.
Platform is responsible for Employee Journey – Onboarding, Leaves, Allowance, documentation, letter distribution, Exit, capturing audit trails and being golden source for employee information. Application resides in the core model of the CEP IT and provides connectivity within the various HR systems.
This role will provide Technical and Functional Leadership for the HR Transformation platform. Challenge the technology status quo, propose practical improvements to architecture & design and bring about meaningful discussions for the improvement of platform. Be the SPOC for the HR Transformation initiative and related technical projects in the vertical which will include providing direction, project planning and tracking, reporting. Unblock technical challenges. Bring oversight and ownership. Understand priorities of different regions and provide strategic inputs. Work in globally distributed setup as a first among equals in the technology space.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
· Lead the design, development, and implementation of software solutions within the PeopleSoft environment, focusing on seamless integration with either off [Workday/Oracle HCM/SAP SuccessFactors].
· Represent Functions Domain IT at local and global CIB Forums on HR Transformation subjects
· Provide expert guidance and mentorship to the project team, ensuring successful migration of HR systems from three different PeopleSoft regional platforms to a unified core HR platform.
· Customize and configure PeopleSoft modules to align with HR processes and regulatory requirements specific to Corporate and Institutional Banking, ensuring compliance and best practices.
· Actively participate in governance bodies, engaging with the HR COO of the three regions and major stakeholders from BNP Paribas CIB and Group IT to provide technical insights and recommendations.
· Demonstrate agile craftsmanship capabilities by facilitating sprint planning, leading code reviews, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.
· Entrust comprehensive system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to guarantee system stability and performance throughout the migration process and beyond.
· Serve as a technical subject matter expert, collaborating closely with stakeholders, delivery teams to address complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.
· Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to Human Capital management contributing insights to enhance the bank’s HR transformation initiatives.
· Champion agile software development practices, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
· Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
· Guide/Review Technology Obsolescence Management plan to ensure smooth transformation.
· Take ownership of POCs and technical feasibility studies.
Contributing Responsibilities
· Contribute towards innovation; suggest new technical practices for efficiency improvement.
· Contribute towards recruitment.
· Level-up of members in the vertical.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
· Batchelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
· 15+ years of progressive experience in software development, with expertise in PeopleSoft or either off Workday/Oracle HCM/SAP SuccessFactors.
· Strong proficiency in People Code or any of the other HR Core development Tools, with a proven track record of designing and implementing complex software solutions.
· Extensive experience with integration tools and techniques for connecting Systems including middleware and API management.
· Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including the HR COO and major stakeholders from BNP Paribas CIB and Group IT.
· Resourceful to quickly understand complexities involved and provide the way forward.
· Experience in Security topics such as IDP, SSO, IAM and related technologies.
· Good knowledge on Linux/Unix environment (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.)
· Some experience of working with build tools like Maven & DevOps tools like Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, SonarQube.
· Knowledge/experience on Dynatrace
· Provide technical Leadership. Ability to communicate his/her ideas to the team and management. Inspire commitment of team members to deliver.
· Strong knowledge about design patterns and development principles.
Nice to have Skills:
· Experience in Cloud Architectures.
· Exposure to HR Domains and Knowledge of different HR regulations and practices, coupled with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving organizational change within the banking industry.
· Knowledge/experience on dynatrace
· Knowledge/experience on No SQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra), Kafka.
· Some exposure to Caching technologies like Redis or Apache Ignite.
· Experience in Agile – SCRUM and DevSecOps
· Exposure to Client Management or financial domain.
· Industry related certifications e.g. TOGAF
Specific Qualifications (if required)
+ Experience in leading and implementing the HR IT Transformation initiatives in the past would be added advantage
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Decision Making
Personal Impact / Ability to influence
Attention to detail / rigor
Ability to deliver / Results driven
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Analytical Ability
Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
Ability to inspire others & generate people’s commitment
Ability to develop and leverage networks
Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 15 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)