Functional manager job description
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Functional manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in functional manager job postings.
Sample functional manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a functional management role
- Familiarity with project management principles and practices
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to develop and implement procedures
Sample required functional manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and motivational skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Functional manager job description example 1
Deloitte functional manager job description
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly changing business climate? Do you appreciate working on teams, problem solving and strategizing? Do you see yourself as an integral part of a large enterprise implementation of cutting-edge cloud technology? Deloitte's Workday offering group will give you these opportunities and more.
OPEN TO ALL MAJOR CITIES!
Work you'll do
As a Workday HCM Functional Manager, you should expect to be involved in the following:
+ Act as the Functional team lead
+ Be the escalation point for critical functional issues
+ Oversee all functional work streams
+ Provide direction and guidance to functional consultants
+ Serve as the primary correspondent for client communications
The HRT team
At Deloitte Consulting LLP, helping our clients exploit new technologies like employee engagement tools, advanced workforce planning and analytics we empower HR to better support the business and create value. HR organizations now reduce costs and improve operating effectiveness through process improvements, shared services, outsourcing and employee self-service, but that's only part of the story, we help them to drive the value this delivers and help the business achieve its strategic objectives in performance and growth.
Our Workday practice is the implementation partner of choice for Workday's largest clients. We have over 1000 Workday certified professionals working on the most comprehensive and complex projects in North America and we are looking for high energy, committed and ambitious people to join our Workday community.
Qualifications
Required:
+ 6 years of consulting experience, preferably with a large consulting firm
+ Deep HR knowledge and experience
+ Demonstrated success of hands-on experience with Workday implementations
+ Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
+ Experience with excel, Visio and Power point
+ Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
+ Workday HCM certified
#HRT22
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
OPEN TO ALL MAJOR CITIES!
Work you'll do
As a Workday HCM Functional Manager, you should expect to be involved in the following:
+ Act as the Functional team lead
+ Be the escalation point for critical functional issues
+ Oversee all functional work streams
+ Provide direction and guidance to functional consultants
+ Serve as the primary correspondent for client communications
The HRT team
At Deloitte Consulting LLP, helping our clients exploit new technologies like employee engagement tools, advanced workforce planning and analytics we empower HR to better support the business and create value. HR organizations now reduce costs and improve operating effectiveness through process improvements, shared services, outsourcing and employee self-service, but that's only part of the story, we help them to drive the value this delivers and help the business achieve its strategic objectives in performance and growth.
Our Workday practice is the implementation partner of choice for Workday's largest clients. We have over 1000 Workday certified professionals working on the most comprehensive and complex projects in North America and we are looking for high energy, committed and ambitious people to join our Workday community.
Qualifications
Required:
+ 6 years of consulting experience, preferably with a large consulting firm
+ Deep HR knowledge and experience
+ Demonstrated success of hands-on experience with Workday implementations
+ Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
+ Experience with excel, Visio and Power point
+ Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
+ Workday HCM certified
#HRT22
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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Functional manager job description example 2
WestRock functional manager job description
WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com .
Sr. PeopleSoft Payroll Functional Manager - Duluth, GA/Remote
**How you will impact WestRock:**
Serve as PeopleSoft application subject matter expert guiding configuration and implementation with a strong focus on Payroll for US and Canada.
+ Identify process efficiencies, recommend innovative uses of software functionality, communicate design, implement solutions, and train end-users
+ Develop & document specifications for PeopleSoft configurations and associated interfaces to ensure scalable integrated enterprise platform
+ Create, maintain, and perform recurring audits of pay data rules to maintain payroll compliance
+ Evaluates payroll application systems functionality to identify gaps, measuring the solution impact to business operations
+ Partner with Compensation, HR, Legal, IT to design and implement compensation changes to be compliant with all Federal, State, and local regulations. Specifically, with FLSA OT and validation, wages, and pay statements
+ Design and implement training materials and communicate to educate with business leaders
+ Serve as an advisor and point person on all wage and compensation changes for assigned M&A activity deal activity from pre-close due diligence through post-close integration
+ Provide project guidance for small-to-medium projects related to the PeopleSoft environment utilizing team-oriented approaches
+ Perform all the PeopleSoft payroll functional work, test scripts, system and parallel testing related to the new time system project with Workforce Software
+ Provide production support to a fast-paced payroll environment
**What you will need to Succeed:**
+ Minimum of 8-10 years PeopleSoft experience with a strong focus on Payroll for US and Canada, PeopleSoft 9.2 experience
+ Experience with PeopleSoft time and attendance module or PeopleSoft Payroll module integration experience with other third-party workforce management and time system
+ Experience with Acquisitions and Mergers
+ Solid understanding of setup tables, system integration, and Payroll processes and reporting.
+ Ability to research and analyze data to diagnose and resolve system issues
+ Ability to write reports using Query Manager or SQL
+ Experience with PeopleTools, Application Designer is a plus
+ Experience in writing requirements and analysis, business rules, and configuring and design of PeopleSoft Payroll
+ Experience with US and CA regulatory environment regarding compensation, wage & hours, and payroll compliance
+ Ability to influence, problem solve, and successfully collaborate and communicate with leaders at various levels
+ Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment
+ Proficient using Microsoft Office tools
+ PeopleSoft knowledge for payroll configuration, processing, and an understanding of FLSA requirement
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Sr. PeopleSoft Payroll Functional Manager - Duluth, GA/Remote
**How you will impact WestRock:**
Serve as PeopleSoft application subject matter expert guiding configuration and implementation with a strong focus on Payroll for US and Canada.
+ Identify process efficiencies, recommend innovative uses of software functionality, communicate design, implement solutions, and train end-users
+ Develop & document specifications for PeopleSoft configurations and associated interfaces to ensure scalable integrated enterprise platform
+ Create, maintain, and perform recurring audits of pay data rules to maintain payroll compliance
+ Evaluates payroll application systems functionality to identify gaps, measuring the solution impact to business operations
+ Partner with Compensation, HR, Legal, IT to design and implement compensation changes to be compliant with all Federal, State, and local regulations. Specifically, with FLSA OT and validation, wages, and pay statements
+ Design and implement training materials and communicate to educate with business leaders
+ Serve as an advisor and point person on all wage and compensation changes for assigned M&A activity deal activity from pre-close due diligence through post-close integration
+ Provide project guidance for small-to-medium projects related to the PeopleSoft environment utilizing team-oriented approaches
+ Perform all the PeopleSoft payroll functional work, test scripts, system and parallel testing related to the new time system project with Workforce Software
+ Provide production support to a fast-paced payroll environment
**What you will need to Succeed:**
+ Minimum of 8-10 years PeopleSoft experience with a strong focus on Payroll for US and Canada, PeopleSoft 9.2 experience
+ Experience with PeopleSoft time and attendance module or PeopleSoft Payroll module integration experience with other third-party workforce management and time system
+ Experience with Acquisitions and Mergers
+ Solid understanding of setup tables, system integration, and Payroll processes and reporting.
+ Ability to research and analyze data to diagnose and resolve system issues
+ Ability to write reports using Query Manager or SQL
+ Experience with PeopleTools, Application Designer is a plus
+ Experience in writing requirements and analysis, business rules, and configuring and design of PeopleSoft Payroll
+ Experience with US and CA regulatory environment regarding compensation, wage & hours, and payroll compliance
+ Ability to influence, problem solve, and successfully collaborate and communicate with leaders at various levels
+ Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment
+ Proficient using Microsoft Office tools
+ PeopleSoft knowledge for payroll configuration, processing, and an understanding of FLSA requirement
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Functional manager job description example 3
Marriott International functional manager job description
**Job Category** Revenue Management
**Location** Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
**Schedule** Full-Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Relocation?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Executes revenue management functions and inventory strategy processes for function space including managing inventory.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the revenue management, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
OR
• 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Executing Revenue Management Projects and Strategy**
• Manages function space room releases, rates and availability.
• Provides recommendations to improve effectiveness of revenue management processes.
• Understands the working relationship between sales, reservations and property management systems
• Monitors group inventory daily to ensure straight-line availability and maximization of revenue potential for all brands.
• Ensures that the hotel(s) group sales strategies are effectively implemented in sales and applicable reservations systems and the inventory system.
• Determines and publishes free sell dates and strategies for local catering.
• Performs daily and weekly function space diary audits to identify conflicts and double bookings and ensure that the adequate space is protected for each group's pattern, without affecting the ability to book another group immediately before or after.
• Ensures that all contracts are collected from the sales team in order to audit space accuracy
• Takes a predetermined strategy and drives the execution of that strategy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources.
• Works with other people to gather the information necessary to manage projects, achieve goals, and resolve problems.
• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
**Analyzing and Reporting Revenue Management Data**
• Monitors RevPar, RevPos and function space occupancy trends.
• Assists sales and event leaders with catering projections.
• Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information, identifying current and potential problems and proposing solutions.
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Enters, transcribes, records, stores, or maintains information in written or electronic form.
**Building Successful Relationships**
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintains them over time.
• Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
You were always one of those curious kids who opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never ceased to ask "why" when given an explanation. Today, you bring your personal style to every experience. You live life to discover. You are passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore the places one wouldn't find in a travel guide. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. You've got authentic style, natural curiosity and a warm way with people. Renaissance is not just a place to spend the night, it's a place to discover, a place in the world with style like yours. That's why we're not just looking for anyone. We're looking for someone like you.
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Updated March 14, 2024