Senior Analyst, Business System Development-Workday (Compensation/Advanced Compensation) Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Senior Analyst, Business System Development-Workday (Compensation/Advanced Compensation) .
General information
Career area
Human Resources
Work Location(s)
500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC
Remote?
No
Ref #
19756
Posted Date
05-02-25
Working time
Full time
Ally and Your Career
Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do – and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people – with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule:

Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role’s specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.
The Opportunity
This role is on a hybrid schedule and must be able to work from Ally’s Charlotte or Detroit locations an average of three days per week.
As the Sr Analyst, Business Systems Development-Workday, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization of the HCM Core, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation modules. Additionally, you will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with documented service level targets. You will frequently interact with HR, Technology, and third-party teams on specific projects or more complex tasks. You may also interact with Ally Senior Leadership.
This position is part of the Workday development team within the Human Resources’ Enabling Solutions organization. This position reports to the Manager, Business Systems Development-Workday.
The Work Itself
Provide Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation subject matter expertise support by managing Tier 2 cases, system maintenance, business process configuration, tenant configuration, integrations support, and release management.
Advise stakeholders on industry standards, providing suggestions to achieve clean configuration and streamlined processes
Partner with HR and stakeholder teams to gather and analyze business requirements and drive the planning, development, testing, and implementation of Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation functionality to optimize processes and enhance the employee, manager, and HR operations experience.
Troubleshoot and resolve routine and complex issues, while engaging and/or collaborating with Workday Support, HR, Technology, and/or third-party teams as needed.
Maintain change controls documentation to align with tenant governance and prioritization routines.
Ensure data integrity in Workday in support of HCM Core, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation business processes.
Clearly articulate the merits and disadvantages of solution options to support informed decisions by stakeholders. Communicate system issues and/or enhancements in a clear and concise manner. Simplify technical language to effectively communicate with non-technical users.
Regularly evaluate current state of systems and new Workday functionality to identify and recommend process improvements, system enhancements, and/or new applications to support business strategies and operational needs.
The Skills You Bring
3+ years of experience in a role responsible for configuration of Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation modules required.
Bachelor’s Degree in HR, HRIS, Technology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the key accountabilities of the job required.
Related HR functional experience required.
Workday Pro HCM Core Certification or Partner Certification preferred.
Workday Pro Compensation and/or Advanced Compensation Certification or Partner Certification preferred.
Experience leading the Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and/or Advanced Compensation functional workstream for a Workday implementation project preferred.
Experience with case management systems, such as ServiceNow, including ability to triage and manage assigned cases within defined processes and service level agreements.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret requests and provide actionable insights.
Experience with operating in alignment with an agile project management methodology, such as scrum, including experience managing sprints in Jira.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and assigned projects in an organized, thorough, and timely manner.
Demonstrated diligence and relentless commitment to follow-through.
Demonstrated ability to convey ideas and recommendations to a wide variety of audiences at all levels in a clear, compelling, and succinct way while applying strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
Experience with gathering business requirements, engaging in problem-solving conversations, and developing and testing potential solutions.
Ability to apply systems-thinking to look across HR and understand the “big picture”.
How We’ll Have Your Back
Ally’s compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

Time Away:

Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
Planning for the

Future:

plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
Supporting your

Health & Well-being:

flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
Building a

Family:

adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration:

other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.