Avature Technical Lead

About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.
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Job Description: Functional Consultant-Avature

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Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Avature Functional Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the Avature Talent Management Platform and expertise in configuring and optimizing its functionalities to meet business needs. This role involves working closely with clients to understand their requirements, design scalable solutions, and support the implementation of Avature modules to enhance talent acquisition and employee engagement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Collaboration:
2. Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements related to ATS/Recruitment and employee engagement.
3. Build strong client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor for their Avature platform needs.
4. Configuration and Customization:
5. Configure and customize the Avature platform, including workflows, forms, templates, dashboards, and reporting tools.
6. Design and implement scalable solutions that align with business goals and Avature’s best practices.
7. Integration Support:
8. Provide functional support for system integrations between Avature and other platforms (e.g., HRIS, ATS, payroll systems).
9. Ensure seamless data flow across systems to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
10. Functional Testing and Quality Assurance:
11. Conduct functional testing to ensure system configurations meet business requirements.
12. Identify and resolve configuration issues to maintain system reliability.
13. Documentation:
14. Prepare functional documentation, including requirements, solution designs, user guides, and training materials.
15. Maintain up-to-date records of platform configurations and customizations.
16. User Training and Support:
17. Deliver user training sessions to HR teams and end-users to maximize platform adoption.
18. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting to ensure users can effectively utilize the platform.
19. Continuous Improvement:
20. Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
21. Stay updated with Avature’s latest features, updates, and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.

Required Skills:

1. Proven experience working as an Avature Functional Consultant or in a similar role.
2. Strong understanding of recruitment processes, talent management, and HR workflows.
3. Hands-on experience configuring and customizing the Avature platform.
4. Knowledge of system integrations between Avature and other HR-related platforms.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong communication and client management skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
8. Familiarity with best practices in talent acquisition and employee engagement.

Total Experience Expected: 06-08 years

Educational Qualification: BE, B-Tech Engineering Graduate, MCA

Primary Skills:

1. Hands-on experience with configuring and customizing the Avature platform or similar platform
2. Strong understanding of recruitment processes, talent management, and HR workflows
3. Experience in designing and implementing scalable solutions within ATS systems
4. Knowledge of system integrations between Avature and other HR-related platforms (e.g., HRIS, ATS, HCM)
5. Capability to understand the business needs and converting them into detailed functional and Technical solutions
6. Clear understanding on Implementation methodologies and Delivery techniques
7. Good Knowledge on system configuration, system administration, data quality analysis, business process analysis and Report development

Secondary Skills:

1. Experience conducting user training sessions
2. Familiarity with other ATS or HRIS platforms
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
4. Strong communication and client management skills
5. Certification in Avature or relevant HR technology platforms
6. Experience in change management and adoption strategies

1. Should be willing to travel to client location for deliverables
2. Should be willing to work in shifts, especially CE and UK shifts

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.