Manager of Human Resource Technology

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work! 

Ken Garff Automotive, is currently looking for a Manager of HRIS (Workday) that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork. This position will sit at our Ken Garff corporate offices located in Salt Lake City, UT with a Hybrid Schedule (minimum of three days per week in office).

It’s your passion for helping others and natural ability at building great relationships that makes you successful in influencing people. You are a naturally analytic individual able to see trends in data and translate them to solutions for the business. Because you’re good at handling details quickly, correctly, and efficiently, you manage multiple projects and solutions exceptionally well. 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager serves as the primary liaison for Workday to multiple entities, to facilitate effective decision making and efficient operations using the Workday information system. The Manager is the champion of people analytics that support business operations at the corporate, regional and dealership levels. The Manager leads Workday initiatives to support the employees, managers and leaders in data management, user access and training, security issues, new releases and IT partnerships. The Manager also leads projects that propel and steer KGA into the future with people analytics that facilitate positive business outcomes. 

Here’s why you’ll want to work here: 

• Competitive compensation package and 401k with company match  
• Wellness Time Off, plus holidays, plus a Personal Purpose Day  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, AD&D and Life Insurance  
• Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, Wellness Plan, Mental Health Support, Diabetes Management Program, and Parental Leave Stipend  
• Year-end bonus program for ALL employees (Garff Giveback)  
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, service and more!  

 Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Partners with key stakeholders to understand the business needs for people data, analytics and meaningful reporting
• Leads the design and delivery of HRIS reporting systems (Workday); serves as the project manager over any new product modules or HCM systems
• Designs, implements and maintains initiatives that support efficient operations such as employee and manager self-service
• Takes the lead for new product modules around Workday, new functionality and solutions that advance alignment of Workday processes and data with business needs
• Serves as technical point of contact for Workday operational areas and assists troubleshooting technical problems and problem-solving when needed
• Leads the team with upgrades and new releases thinking of proper communication channels for Human Resource partners, employees and managers
• Design training material and partner with HR leadership team to normalize and disseminate
• Maintains a list of Ken Garff Custom Reports and regularly confirms their relevance with stakeholders
• Meets at least monthly with the HR Leadership team to review data, analytics and current reporting tools while discussing future needs and system solutions
• Interacts with senior level executives to proactively promote system and data solutions to HR business challenges providing relevant presentations when needed to support recommendations
• Continually learn the HRIS software using Workday learning and Workday community to help improve the overall Workday experience for the employee

 Here’s what you’ll need: 

• Bachelor's degree in HR Information Systems, Business, or Human Resources; Master's degree preferred. 
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive Workday experience. 
• Integration experience heavily preferred.
• Strong project management skills to lead and manage multiple projects at the design and implementation level
• Ability to comprehend data sources and utilize critical thinking skills to create solutions to business challenges using data

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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