Cars Commerce hiring Sr. HCM Tech Analyst I (Workday) in Chicago, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Be essential at Cars CommerceAt Cars Commerce, we're fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it's built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it's hard. It's our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

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About the Role:The Sr. HCM Tech Analyst - Workday position serves as a subject matter expert in the Workday HCM system, leading the operations pod for various modules such as Recruiting, Core HCM, Compensation, Performance and Talent, Time Tracking, payroll, benefits, and absence. This lead role entails managing support, new development, and enhancements to existing HCM processes. The candidate will also supervise the JIRA ticketing process, ensuring smooth queue management for all HCL process-related issues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise day-to-day operational support across various modules including Recruiting, Core HCM, Compensation, Performance and Talent, Time Tracking, and Absence.
• Collaborate closely with HR module leaders to establish SLAs and coordinate team efforts to meet them.
• Provide guidance to junior Workday analysts in configuration and solutioning activities.
• Engage with business users to understand new report requirements and enhancements.
• Lead system configuration, UAT testing, and management of business processes (workflow).
• Manage Workday R1 and R2 release management, reviewing release summaries and readiness documents from solution vendors.
• Oversee Workday Security and Quarterly audit processes.
• Lead internal unit testing/QA and support users during UAT.
• Mentor HR Technology Analysts, sharing expertise in Workday.
• Identify new features and functionality, as well as enhancement solutions from Workday, and assess impacts on downstream systems.
• Develop requirements, design documents, UAT test scripts, and user reference guides.
• Research solutions and propose process enhancements through browsing the Workday Community.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent education and experience, is essential for fulfilling the key responsibilities of the role.
• Over 6 years of hands-on experience in the Workday system, including supervisory roles involving HR Tech Analysts.
• Proficiency in various Workday modules such as Recruiting, Core HCM, Compensation, and Performance/Talent.
• Additional experience in Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, and advanced compensation is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Workday business processes and core setup.
• Proven ability to create intricate reports and Analytical Dashboards.
• Expertise in Security framework implementation and configuration.
• Experience with EIB, Calculated Fields, and Web services.
• Required certifications: Partner or Pro certifications in one or more Workday modules.
• At least one full implementation of Workday, demonstrating configuration and operational support capabilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into system requirements effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A keen desire and readiness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

Salary Range

$131,400—$164,300 USD

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
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