What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Data Specialist, Shared Services position at CRH?
Job ID: 527169
CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly collaborative Master Data Specialist to join our Record-to-Report (R2R) team. This role focuses on maintaining master data accuracy across multiple domains, ensuring data integrity, and supporting governance initiatives while driving continuous process improvements. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
What Shared Services Does:
A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes essential business processes, creating streamlined operations, cost efficiencies, and consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC fosters innovation, supports strategic goals, and enhances organizational effectiveness. SSC’s primary functions include:
- O2C (Order-to-Cash): Ensures smooth revenue processes from customer order to payment.
- R2R (Record-to-Report): Provides accurate financial reporting and robust accounting processes.
- P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely payments to vendors and strengthens supplier relationships.
- Center of Excellence: Champions innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Shared Services empowers companies to focus on strategic priorities while maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement to optimize master data processes.
- Perform updates to master data across domains, including customer, vendor, and material.
- Ensure the cleanliness, accuracy, and integrity of master data and its sources.
- Support enterprise-wide data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with policies.
- Identify and resolve performance issues, application errors, and change requests.
- Provide insights and suggest enhancements to SAP code block elements and the chart of accounts.
- Analyze master data trends and patterns to improve business processes and efficiency.
- Coordinate with localized operating companies to maintain seamless data management.
- Adhere to master data-related policies, procedures, and controls.
- Provide vendor support and review reports to identify discrepancies or fraud risks.
- Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, supporting professional development and innovative thinking within the team.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (required).
Experience:
- Previous work experience in a related role (preferred).
- Customer service experience (preferred).
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (English).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Familiarity with cloud-based ERP software, such as SAP S/4HANA.
- Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and customer service excellence.
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Work Environment:
- Hybrid role with 3 days in office.
- Typical office setting with a quiet noise level.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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