Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S. Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience including vehicle sales financing aftersales service and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve Group 1 is investing in the people technology and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.
At Group 1 our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted challenged and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity transparency professionalism teamwork and respect you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.
Overview
Group 1 Automotive Inc. is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Senior Manager HRIS to to lead the evolution of our HR technology landscape with a primary focus on Workday.
This role will serve as the enterprise owner of Workday strategy implementation and optimization with a strong emphasis on Core HCM processes. As we continue to optimize Workday HCM and Payroll this leader will play a critical role in assessing readiness for the potential future implementation of other Workday modules increasing user adoption and ensuring scalable standardized processes across a complex multi-business unit organization. The Senior Manager HRIS will also lead change management for Workday announcements and training and will oversee the Workday change control process.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring deep functional and technical expertise strong cross-functional partnership and the ability to translate business needs into effective system solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead Core HCM optimization while assessing the business readiness for possible future expansion in alignment with business priorities and timelines.
Define and execute a multi-year HRIS/Workday roadmap focused on scalability adoption and continuous improvement.
Partner with HR Talent Acquisition Payroll Finance IT Legal Compliance and other stakeholders as required to ensure successful deployment integration and optimization of Workday modules.
Drive enterprise adoption and change management ensuring consistent usage across 140 locations
Consult with functional owners to continuously improve Workday core business processes including hire-to-retire lifecycle recruiting workflows approvals job architecture and organizational structures. Standardize processes across multiple business units while enabling operational flexibility where needed.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation simplification and improved user experience. Ensure alignment between business needs and system configuration.
Oversee HRIS operations governance and reporting/analytics strategymanaging system configuration integrations security data integrity change control documentation and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Manage vendor relationships including performance contracts upgrades and RFP processes.
Serve as the organizations Workday subject matter expert including deep knowledge of Core HCM with strong working knowledge of Payroll and other modules. Stay current on Workday releases new features and upcoming capabilities proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system value and leading system release summary sessions.
Build strong partnerships with HR leadership Talent Acquisition operations leaders IT and external vendors. Act as a trusted advisor translating business requirements into scalable HRIS solutions.
Lead and develop a high-performing HRIS team providing coaching mentorship and direction. Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and innovation.
Qualifications
710 years of progressive HRIS experience with leadership experience
Deep expertise in Workday Core HCM including business process framework configuration and security
Proven experience leading Workday implementations and/or major system deployments (Workday Recruiting implementation experience strongly preferred)
Experience supporting large multi-site or multi-business unit organizations
Strong understanding of HR operations talent acquisition processes and data structures
Demonstrated ability to drive system adoption and change management
Experience in retail automotive or similarly distributed workforce environments strongly preferred
Knowledge of additional Workday modules (Payroll Talent Learning etc.)
Experience with integrations (EIB Studio APIs) and advanced reporting/analytics
Salaray range: $156000-$195000 can vary depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.
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About UsGroup 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S. Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experie...
About Us
Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S. Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience including vehicle sales financing aftersales service and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve Group 1 is investing in the people technology and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.
At Group 1 our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted challenged and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity transparency professionalism teamwork and respect you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.
Overview
Group 1 Automotive Inc. is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Senior Manager HRIS to to lead the evolution of our HR technology landscape with a primary focus on Workday.
This role will serve as the enterprise owner of Workday strategy implementation and optimization with a strong emphasis on Core HCM processes. As we continue to optimize Workday HCM and Payroll this leader will play a critical role in assessing readiness for the potential future implementation of other Workday modules increasing user adoption and ensuring scalable standardized processes across a complex multi-business unit organization. The Senior Manager HRIS will also lead change management for Workday announcements and training and will oversee the Workday change control process.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring deep functional and technical expertise strong cross-functional partnership and the ability to translate business needs into effective system solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead Core HCM optimization while assessing the business readiness for possible future expansion in alignment with business priorities and timelines.
Define and execute a multi-year HRIS/Workday roadmap focused on scalability adoption and continuous improvement.
Partner with HR Talent Acquisition Payroll Finance IT Legal Compliance and other stakeholders as required to ensure successful deployment integration and optimization of Workday modules.
Drive enterprise adoption and change management ensuring consistent usage across 140 locations
Consult with functional owners to continuously improve Workday core business processes including hire-to-retire lifecycle recruiting workflows approvals job architecture and organizational structures. Standardize processes across multiple business units while enabling operational flexibility where needed.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation simplification and improved user experience. Ensure alignment between business needs and system configuration.
Oversee HRIS operations governance and reporting/analytics strategymanaging system configuration integrations security data integrity change control documentation and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Manage vendor relationships including performance contracts upgrades and RFP processes.
Serve as the organizations Workday subject matter expert including deep knowledge of Core HCM with strong working knowledge of Payroll and other modules. Stay current on Workday releases new features and upcoming capabilities proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system value and leading system release summary sessions.
Build strong partnerships with HR leadership Talent Acquisition operations leaders IT and external vendors. Act as a trusted advisor translating business requirements into scalable HRIS solutions.
Lead and develop a high-performing HRIS team providing coaching mentorship and direction. Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and innovation.
Qualifications
710 years of progressive HRIS experience with leadership experience
Deep expertise in Workday Core HCM including business process framework configuration and security
Proven experience leading Workday implementations and/or major system deployments (Workday Recruiting implementation experience strongly preferred)
Experience supporting large multi-site or multi-business unit organizations
Strong understanding of HR operations talent acquisition processes and data structures
Demonstrated ability to drive system adoption and change management
Experience in retail automotive or similarly distributed workforce environments strongly preferred
Knowledge of additional Workday modules (Payroll Talent Learning etc.)
Experience with integrations (EIB Studio APIs) and advanced reporting/analytics
Salaray range: $156000-$195000 can vary depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.
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