IT Application Experts – Human Resources, Communication, and Accounting & Controlling

Job details:

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), established in 1956, is a multilateral development bank with a unique social mandate from its 43 member states. The CEB finances investment in social sectors, including education, health and affordable housing, with a focus on the needs of vulnerable people. Borrowers include governments, local and regional authorities, public and private banks, non-profit organizations and others. As a multilateral bank with a triple-A credit rating, the CEB funds itself on the international capital markets. It approves projects according to strict social, environmental and governance criteria, and provides technical assistance. In addition, the CEB receives funds from donors to complement its activities. The Information Technology Division (CS-IT) provides quality IT services and innovative information technology solutions to support the Bank’s operations and to fulfill the Bank’s strategic objectives in an efficient and effective manner, continuously adapting to business needs.
The Information Technology Division (CS-IT) provides quality IT services and innovative information technology solutions to support the Bank’s operations and to fulfill the Bank’s strategic objectives in an efficient and effective manner, continuously adapting to business needs.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit the incumbent will closely collaborate with the client Divisions, engaging with end-users and all contributors to cross-functional projects.
The incumbent will be the main IT contact for their designated Division(s) and will act as their intermediary with external support providers.
He/she will assess business needs, translate them into incidents or change requests, and supervise their development into project mode when required.
The Unit’s project portfolio has a significant cross-functional aspect, requiring the incumbent to work with and coordinate several teams (adapted to the projects under his/her responsibility), both within the IT Division (architecture, infrastructure, security, service desk) and within the organization.

About the Role:

The IT Corporate Systems Unit (CS-IT-CS) within the IT Division is seeking two skilled Application Experts with specialization in one or more of the following areas:

HR Specialization: Deliver first-line technical support for the Bank’s HR applications and systems, with a primary emphasis on payroll processes (integrated within SuccessFactors Cloud and S/4HANA Accounting) alongside other SuccessFactors modules. Further responsibilities include supporting the management and deployment of annual SuccessFactors cloud releases to ensure seamless updates and system optimization.

Communication Specialization: Enhance the Bank’s communication platforms, including website management (Wagtail technology), intranet (Liferay technology), and selection of a new mailing platform. Supervises system updates and the implementation of upgrades requested by the business.

For HR Specialization:
I. HRIS Technical Management:
Responsible for the technical implementation and management of HR systems, including SAP/SuccessFactors, focusing on modules such as payroll, employee central and talent management, and other applications.

Location: 55, avenue Kléber 75116 Paris