Benefits Implementation Consultant-India

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Role Overview

Strada Pay is a dynamic cloud-based payroll calculation engine that continuously recalculates payroll, delivering updated results instantly in response to changes. Featuring SOC1 compliance controls and a comprehensive dashboard, it eliminates high pressure processing, minimizes processing downtime and maximizes data input time. Built-in defensive queries and anomaly detection ensure increased payroll accuracy by proactively identifying potential payroll infringement. The intelligent solution reimagines the payroll process and is designed with the needs of today and the reality of tomorrow in mind. Set to be available in numerous countries worldwide by the end of the year with more planned on the 2025 roadmap, the solution is set to disrupt payroll as we know it today, with innovation at its core. As part of this product roadmap, here lies an opportunity for an experienced Benefits Functional Consultant to join our team. You will provide functional consultancy on implementations of the India Strada Pay Benefits application.The consultant will be fully involved in the whole project lifecycle, including client liaison, confirming requirements & guidance aligned with application best practices, completing configuration documents and questionnaires, providing effective configuration & testing of the solution, and supporting other go-live activities.

.Key Responsibilities
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Client-facing functional lead supporting kick-off and leading functional requirements discussions.

• Working with the client to capture benefit configuration information

• Identify deviations from Strada Pay Benefits system standards (product & processes)

• Working closely with Strada's Product team to complete the configuration of the payroll solution

• Validate solution & integrations as part of the project testing cycles.

• Perform data validations in the system.

• Coordinate defect resolution with relevant teams.

• Input to and provide updates to the project plan

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• Support data mapping and data validations

• Support integration issues resolution.

• Responsible for workaround definitions and resolutions

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• Support and oversee knowledge transfer to Delivery and Operational Payroll teams

.Requirements

• Experience in a functional consulting/analytical capacity within a benefit outsourcing or payroll software environment.
• Experience and strong knowledge of the specified country's benefit compliance and legislation
• Experience of the payroll/benefit implementation project lifecycle.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to articulate and document client requirements.
• Find creative and simple ways to address client issues or risks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to interact with all levels of business.
• Propose alternative solutions assessing feasibility and costs.
• Ability to be proactive and problem-solve.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You'll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionStrada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.Diversity Policy StatementStrada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryTo be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.Please note: This job description does not limit Strada's right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.