The Senior HR Technology Analyst configures Workday for Benefits and Absence, provides tier-2 support, and collaborates with cross-functional partners.
Description
The Senior HR Technology Analyst will be part of a team that is responsible to deliver configurations in support of projects, enhancements and issues in Workday and related functional areas. Additionally, this team also provides tier-2 support for end users. The position requires subject matter expertise in Workday, specifically with Benefits and Absence configuration, which involves collaborating, influencing, and working effectively with cross functional partners such as IT, COEs, HR Business Partners, and other business functions to configure, troubleshoot, test and deploy Workday configuration. This role will require working flexible hours to accommodate global stakeholders and projects when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Experience/Qualifications:
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
The Senior HR Technology Analyst will be part of a team that is responsible to deliver configurations in support of projects, enhancements and issues in Workday and related functional areas. Additionally, this team also provides tier-2 support for end users. The position requires subject matter expertise in Workday, specifically with Benefits and Absence configuration, which involves collaborating, influencing, and working effectively with cross functional partners such as IT, COEs, HR Business Partners, and other business functions to configure, troubleshoot, test and deploy Workday configuration. This role will require working flexible hours to accommodate global stakeholders and projects when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver projects, operational changes and troubleshoot issues related to Workday Total Rewards modules, including but not limited to Benefits, Absence, Compensation, and Payroll.
- Gather complex business needs and translate them into effective and efficient Workday solutions. Support business users in validation of Workday processes, data conversion and integrations.
- Partner with the COEs as well as other cross functional partners to understand strategic direction for the functional area and recommend Workday best practices.
- Analyze current processes, future needs and assess gaps between as-is and to-be processes. Provide solutions in Workday to bridge the gap including data and security changes that are needed to enable the solution.
- Support Workday Releases, Enhancements, Features, etc. for 2 Workday releases / year. Partner with the COE to determine features to implement and which features to not implement. Partner with the COE to define and conduct the test scenarios of the Workday Release.
- Maintain understanding of key pain points and improvement opportunities for configuration and use of HR Technologies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including HR leaders, IT professionals, and end-users.
Experience/Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Workday Total Rewards (Benefits, Absence, Compensation, Mobility, Payroll) configuration experience
- Workday Pro Certifications a plus
- Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices
- Excellent public presentation, design judgment, situational judgement, consulting, learning agility, quality orientation, end-to-end process management, process improvement and timely problem solving skills
- Experience working in an agile project delivery environment
- Experience creating and processing EIB files to support mass business transactions
- Experience working with third party Total Rewards tools as well as other HR technologies (ServiceNow) is a plus
- Experience working in a HR business function strongly preferred
- Ability to act with urgency, deal with ambiguity and influence without authority
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
- The salary range for this role is $102,000 - $135,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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