Business Resiliency Consultant (Contract)

Location

Francia | Spain

Job description

ADP is hiring an Associate Business Resiliency Consultant

• Are you looking to build a career in Business Resiliency in a global company that offers career advancement opportunities throughout your career journey?
• Are you looking to join a global company with a culture of inclusion, collaboration and belonging?

Well, this may be the right fit for you. Ready to make your mark?

In this role, you will be assisting in the protection of the organization’s business assets through the continued development of its Global Business Resiliency Program. This includes supporting the development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans, Business Impact Analyses, Local Crisis Management Plans, and Pandemic Plans.

You will have an opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders across all Business Units and geographies to implement ADP’s Business Resiliency Program.  In addition to maintaining our world-class program, you will work with your assigned business teams to coordinate exercises ranging from Plan Walkthroughs to Tabletop Exercises, and Integrated Testing with stakeholders such as Global Product and Technology (GPT), Crisis Management, or Business Protection & Technology Assurance (BPTA) Teams.  With guidance from management, this role will partner with essential business functions to uncover opportunities for strategic enhancement.

Within this role, you will have the opportunity to identify and address areas for improvement for our program and our planning software, BC in the Cloud (BCIC).  You will also have the opportunity to assist in training end users on BCIC and on business continuity practices and policies in general.

Integrity, resilience, positivity, and a “refuse to lose” attitude are must-haves in this job. To thrive in this role, you must be eager to learn about the business, take challenges head on, be a strong team player, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Interacting and communicating with our business partners to ensure their Business Continuity Program is fit for purpose is a great way to develop trust, respect and cooperation and keeps ADP moving forward and able to deliver world-class customer service.  You will be joining an industry leading Business Resiliency Team with over 100 years combined experience.

A little about ADP: We are a global leader in human resources technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, human resources, benefits, and much more. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We’ve received recognition as a global Best Places to Work and a recipient of many prestigious awards for diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a DiversityInc® Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more. As part of our deep DEI commitment, our CEO has joined the OneTen coalition to create one million jobs for Black Americans over the next ten years. Learn more about DEI at ADP on our YouTube channel:

Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!

What you’ll do:

• Performs operational and administrative tasks related to maintenance of business continuity program including, but not limited to BC document/ template refresh, SharePoint maintenance, weekly compliance status reporting and BCIC admin activities.
• Participates in the overall BCM Program governance of Business Resiliency Policy and Standard to ensure compliance to ADP’s business continuity requirements.
• Under the direction of leadership, conduct team meetings, review, monitor, and control team deliverables and participates in execution of project plans; ensure compliance with ADP internal business resiliency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in ensuring all Business Resiliency resources are adequately trained to fulfill their responsibilities and that they are familiar with the relevant provisions of Business Resiliency policy and plans.
• Assist in providing training and access to business continuity program resources.
• Assist in facilitating awareness events such as Business Continuity Awareness Week and National Preparedness Month
• Participate in discussions and business continuity planning sessions with the Business and ensure integration of concepts/design for existing/new systems, software, applications, and processes critical to services. Verify services are in alignment with Business expectations.
• No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing technical contribution.
• Provide 24×7 support for any emergency which may require activation of all or part of Global Business Resiliency plans. In the event that activation is required, assist recovery/business resumption teams in the implementation of response and alternate operating strategies.  If required,  This resouce would provide support on business resiliency coordination activities.
• Assist in the development or administration of training and awareness on program, process and procedures, tools, etc
• Establish contact with outside business resiliency professional organizations and local/regional emergency response groups that participate in business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency management.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Deree in Business, IT or Security
• No previous professional experience is required.
• You must acquire conceptual knowledge or theories and practices and procedures within Business Resiliency.
• You have the ability to quickly learn new tools, procedures, skills and techniques.
• You have strong analytical skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be able to interface and coordinate work effectively with senior business leaders; strong Microsoft Office skills.
• You must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently and effectively with business partners and senior level management in remote locations. Team oriented self-starter, with high degree of initiative
• You have the ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
• You are detailed oriented and have the ability to meet inflexible deadlines.
• You must possess a mature ability to deal with stress and make sound professional judgment in potentially threatening environments.
• You have the ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems and react quickly and calmly to changing or emergency circumstances.
• You are willing to work long hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Working hours are based on the working hours of the country assigned.
• You must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
• You must have Passport and preferably with US Visa (if applicable)

Bonus points for these:

• Prior experience with BC in the Cloud software or other internationally recognized tools.
• Ability to successfully deliver training in various business continuity subjects
• Fluent in multiple languages (e.g. Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese )

YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
• Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
• Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Continuously learn. Ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities for even the most insatiable learner.
• Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Balance work and life. Resources and flexibility to more easily integrate your work and your life.
• Focus on your mental health and well-being. We’re here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impactupon the communities in which we work and live. 
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. ADP is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.

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