Sr Analyst, Business Systems Development-Workday

Participates in the requirements development for applying business needs to technical applications and seeks prioritization guidance from senior leader. Involved with various aspects of the requirements design process. Defines and documents internal and external user interfaces and support system and data requirement clarification and definition. Supports prototyping activities that will validate business requirements, solution definition and minimize risk. Works directly with team members from business sectors and the applications development team. Actively assist in quality assurance and defining testing strategy and risks. Work is project-oriented and actual tasks must be defined by employee. Understands company goals and practices and applies them when resolving a variety of problems. Receives only general instructions on new work. Uses judgment, creativity and sound technical knowledge to obtain and recommend solutions. May interface with senior management to convey information.

The Opportunity

This role is on a hybrid schedule and must be able to work from Ally’s Charlotte, Detroit or Jacksonville 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 HR 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.

• Validate, reconcile, and execute EIBs and other mass data updates in accordance with established data quality standards.

• 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 and/or Compensation/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 the 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 timely 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.

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $120,000.00

An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.