Lead Configuration Analyst

Lead Configuration Analyst - Workday, Absence Management
Position Overview:
The Lead Configuration Analyst will be responsible for configuration activities on the digital HR operations team, supporting operational excellence and the continuous delivery of product enhancements that power Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Onboarding, Payroll, Timekeeping, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Talent Development capabilities across the entire Cox family of businesses for the U.S. and Canada.
This role will focus on supporting Absence Management, but also work closely with Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Core HCM, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management functions across the divisions, as well as with other stakeholders to enhance enterprise capabilities and deliver seamless experiences.
This position will interact with a strong team of configuration analysts in a matrix organization; partnering with HR teams and business partners to develop, implement, and maintain enterprise systems, policies, and procedures. This role will also partner closely with our Integrated Business Technology (IBT) teams and various key HCM business stakeholders to deliver transformational programs involving digital HR solutions, including mergers and acquisition activity.
This position will also partner with HR teams and business partners to develop, implement, and maintain enterprise systems, policies, and procedures. Qualified candidates must be able to research, lead, and deliver the configuration of Workday and HR technology solutions in alignment with strategic priorities and leverage the digital HR ecosystem to its fullest potential. Qualified candidates must be able to identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, and be able to present, design, and implement alternative solutions, keep abreast of changes to the system and new functionality, be educated on new products and services, and gain understanding of how other customers are implementing solutions within their business.
Position Responsibilities:

• Ability to facilitate dialogue across all divisions and gain consensus on planning/design/execution
• Leads/project manages HR Technology projects or annual events.
• Oversees the completion of project deliverables or assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy of work, and evaluating results, etc.
• Acts as a functional leader on large projects.
• Lead interactive discussions with stakeholders to define requirements.
• Leads design sessions and approves design of functional requirements/specifications for new development and ongoing projects.
• Liaison between business and IT to review completed functional specifications, technical specifications &customizations.
• Leads project activities including JADs, status meetings, testing, setup in test environment, setup in production, updates to users, roles, permissions, and query access.
• Plans, designs, develops, and executes test scenarios and scripts and can facilitate UAT sessions.
• Creates, reviews, and approves work and change requests.
• Identifies, analyzes, recommends, and implements process improvements.
• Uses knowledge of content and business needs to drive communications/change management activities plan for projects and enhancements.
• Work closely with technical partners, third party vendors for integration creation and updates
• Mentors/coaches Analysts and Sr. Analysts.

Qualifications
Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field
• 7+ years HR Technology experience
• 7+ years minimum of seven years working knowledge within HR system
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, presentation and critical thinking skills
• Ability to build relationships and interact with senior management
• Ability to make decisions considering long-term implications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of organization's current technologies and practices and understanding of strategic direction
• Ability to be flexible and respond to varied demands

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline strongly desired
• Workday HCM experience
• 5+ Cloud HR experience desired
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, presentation and critical thinking skills
• Ability to build relationships and interact with senior management
• Ability to make decisions considering long-term implications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Previous project management experience
• Advanced knowledge of organization's current technologies and practices and understanding of strategic direction
• Ability to be flexible and respond to varied demands

About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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