The Systems Administrator is responsible for driving the end‑to‑end implementation of the Time & Attendance and Factory Data Collection systems across multiple sites in North America. Deployment activities will occur in 2026 at locations in California (Garden Grove and El Cajon) and the East Coast (Newington, CT; North Charlestown, NH; and Muncie, IN). In 2027, implementations will continue in Tallassee, AL; Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Mexicali, Mexico. After implementation the role will focus on the contract maintenance and legal compliance, improve system functionality in line with end user requirements, further standardization and streamlining of T&A processes in the US Region. Integrations to other business systems must be looked after as well as safe and compliant system usage will have to be monitored and actively steered

Time & Attendance Expertise & Solution Design

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Time & Attendance system functionality, configuration, and technical workflows.
• Translate local and regional business requirements into scalable, standardized Time & Attendance solutions used across all GKN North America sites.
• Evaluate system capabilities, perform gap analyses, and recommend configuration or integration enhancements.

Project Leadership

• Lead full lifecycle implementation of Time & Attendance and Factory Data Collection systems, including on‑site support as needed.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, risks, and budgets.
• Track work deliverables and project hours accurately, ensuring alignment with PMO expectations.

Stakeholder Alignment & Reporting

• Align with regional stakeholders (e.g., US payroll) and global partners in HR and IT on policies, standards, and long‑term system roadmaps.
• Lead change management efforts, stakeholder communication, and end‑user training.
• Deliver weekly project updates to senior leadership and IT management via PlanView or other program management tools.

Integration & Technical Oversight

• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure seamless, reliable connectivity between Time & Attendance systems and enterprise platforms such as:

  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Infor LN ERP
  • ADP Payroll
• Oversee cloud data storage design, data processing workflows, and compliance with security and regulatory standards.
• Define, document, and enforce Time & Attendance and Factory Data Collection standards across three North American business lines.
• Maintain technical documentation including interface landscapes, RACI matrices, and all required project artifacts.

Expected Deliverables

• Comprehensive project plans, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
• AS‑IS and TO‑BE process documentation and integration blueprints.
• Interface catalogs, data mappings, and compliance documentation.
• SIT (System Integration Testing) and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) plans, cutover strategies, and go‑live readiness reports.
• Training guides, user support materials, and change‑enablement documentation.