HRIS Analyst III

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At 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, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, 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 Challengeand 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.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

HRIS Analyst III

 

The HRIS Analyst III provides functional and technical support across various applications for the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) function. This role will collaborate with HR, IT and Finance to plan, design, develop, test and deploy HR technology solutions for use across Cars Commerce. The incumbent in this role will work to ensure that our HRIS platform remains up-to-date, accurate and secure, and that all HR-related technology and business processes are efficient, effective and meet our organization's needs.

Responsibilities

• Workday System Expertise and Administration: serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday functionality, including HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence and Time-Tracking, Recruiting, Performance Management, and Reporting.

• Manage the day-to-day administration and maintenance of HR systems, troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues across multiple platforms.

• Maintain / manage Workday security; configure, maintain, and modify existing user security roles, or create new roles to support HR business processes while ensuring data privacy and protection.

• Continuously assess and review HR system functionality to identify improvements and new features, troubleshoot and test resolutions, and develop/deliver end-user training materials.

• System Implementation and optimization; act as the primary liaison to IT and serve as the project manager for planning, implementation, and testing of formal semi-annual system releases.

• Gather and define business requirements, translate them into system configurations, test, and implement new or updated business processes; document and communicate relevant procedures.

• Represent the HRIS team on cross-functional, technology-related projects, including system implementations, integrations, enhancements, configuration, business process/workflow updates, and system notifications/reporting.

• Data Management, Reporting, and Compliance; work with vendors to develop and monitor Workday integrations and data feeds (import/export capabilities and reporting), ensuring proper functioning and resolving any issues.

• Generate required annual, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports for government and legal compliance (e.g., EEO-1, JOLT, Illinois EPRC).

• Manage IT audit and quality control processes to maintain the data integrity and security of the HRIS.

• Vendor and Technology Management; Maintain vendor relationships and assess the efficacy and relevance of new product features and releases.

• Stay current on new technology, industry trends, techniques, and best practices; recommend changes and updates to technology, procedures as  processes as needed.

• Gather and maintain appropriate documentation for internal controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

• Perform additional duties and special projects as required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related HR or IT field or equivalent business experience.

• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience using common HRIS/HCM industry platforms ( Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle, etc.) of which at least 2 years of experience is with Workday

• Experience delivering and managing end-to-end Employee and Manager Self-Service functionality; includes related HR functionality and business processes relating to the Workday applications noted in above in “Responsibilities”.

• Experience managing HRIS/Workday security administration, system configuration, integrations, testing and report configuration and analytics

• Strong functional familiarity with Google Suites and / or Microsoft Office Suite products including a very high degree of comfort using Microsoft Excel and / or Google Sheets

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong project, process and time management skills         

• Demonstrated comfort within the Human Resources function and with related policies, processes, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.           

• A refined ability to diagnose technical and process related problems and then recommend / implement appropriate remedies. 

• A relentless focus on process improvement; including design, development and  implementation of highly efficient and refined HR business processes and programs.

• A deep commitment / connection to HR customers and partners; adept at working cross-functionally across HR, Finance and Technology to deliver the highest quality HR products and services

• Demonstrate an ability to properly assess and translate business requirements into proper system/technical requirements

• A nuance ability to translate complex / technical information and requirements for communication with non-technical customers / partners

• Critical thinker, adroit problem solver; exhibits meticulous attention to detail and unwavering accuracy

• Demonstrates highly interpersonal skills, articulate both orally and in writing; confident communicator up and across all levels of organization / management

• Position requires compliance with legal policies and strict employee confidentiality.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position. In addition to base salary, some roles are eligible for our bonus and/or equity programs, depending on level and role. Regular full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. 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

$82,400.00-100,950.00

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up

• 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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