Sr. HCM Developer - Workday

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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, 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.

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.

The Senior HCM Developer – Workday is a subject matter expert specializing in Integration, Reporting, and Functional Configuration for Workday Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking & Absence, Advanced Compensation, and Talent Management. This role focuses on production support, new development, and enhancements to existing integrations, processes, reports, and security configurations. The candidate will utilize Jira service tickets to support users, troubleshoot issues, and optimize HCM processes.
 

Responsibilities Include:

Integration and Support:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Workday integrations with third-party applications.

• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.

Report Development:

• Partner with business users to gather reporting requirements and develop Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and BIRT reports.

• Enhance existing reports to improve data visibility and decision-making.

Configuration and Production Support:

• Provide ongoing support for Workday Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Time Tracking, and Absence Management modules.

• Lead system configuration efforts, conduct internal unit testing/QA, create user reference guides, and assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Roadmap Project:

• Work with business users to define quarterly roadmap initiatives and ensure timely delivery of new Workday functionality.

Release Management:

• Oversee Workday R1 & R2 releases, including analyzing release summaries, preparing user documentation, and coordinating testing and approval activities.

Workday Security Management:

• Manage Workday security configurations, oversee access approvals, and participate in quarterly and annual audits.

SDLC Adherence:

• Follow Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards, ensuring thorough documentation for compliance and audit purposes.

Module Learning and Support:

• Expand expertise in additional Workday modules as needed and provide ongoing operational support.

Collaboration with Service Providers:

• Work with managed service providers and software vendors to address issues and optimize system performance.

• Partner with business teams to document processes, participate in testing, and ensure seamless production deployments.

SOX Audits:

• Ensure SOX compliance by collaborating with audit teams and preparing necessary documentation.

Team Guidance:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on configuration, integrations, and best practices.
   

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 6 years of experience in Workday integrations using Core/vendor-specific connectors, SOAP/REST APIs, EIBs, Web Services, XML, and XSLT.

• Workday Studio experience is required.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in developing Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and BIRT reports.

• Strong understanding of Workday security framework and access configurations.

• Experience with business process configuration, notifications, and security policies is a plus.

Certifications & Soft Skills:

• Workday Partner or Pro certifications in Integration and at least one functional area.

• Strong communication skills, with a focus on assisting and supporting business users.

• Self-starter, team player, and adaptable to learning new tools, techniques, and methodologies.

This role provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and innovation within Workday HCM operations

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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Salary : $131,400 - $164,250