Time Keeping Business Analyst

Position Description:

We are modernizing its hourly employee timekeeping systems and is seeking a passionate and experienced Analyst to join our Timekeeping and Labor Affairs team. This role is crucial in designing and supporting the application that powers our timekeeping processes.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop key features for our new, modern timekeeping system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and challenges.
• Leverage expertise in Jira, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365 to drive product strategy and execution.
• Contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in analysis and design within timekeeping or a related field.
• Deep understanding of hourly employee timekeeping processes and challenges.
• Proficiency with Jira, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365.
• Passion for timekeeping systems and process improvement.

Skills Required:

• Experience implementing workforce systems and processes (WorkForce Software is a plus).
• Time & Attendance: Knowledge of timekeeping regulations, shift patterns, and exception handling.
• Absence Management: Understanding of absence policies, accrual calculations, and absence tracking.
• Scheduling: Knowledge of scheduling best practices, optimization techniques, and employee preferences.
• Reporting: Understanding of timekeeping, absence, and scheduling processes and data to provide reports for auditing and managing data.
• Database Management (SQL): Proficiency in SQL for data migration, data cleansing, and troubleshooting database-related issues. Understanding of relational database concepts is necessary.
• Integration Skills: Experience with API integrations (REST, SOAP), ETL processes, and data mapping. The solution will integrate with systems like payroll, human resources, and accounting software.
• Security: Understanding of security best practices for protecting sensitive employee data, including user management, access control, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Scripting/Automation: Skills in scripting languages for automating repetitive tasks during the implementation process.

Technical Requirements:

• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently.
• Continuous improvement approach, proactively looking for and correcting issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and highly motivated.
• Ability to work on concurrent high-priority tasks.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong analytical abilities, including experience with in-depth problem analysis and the ability to match solutions to customer expectations.

Experience Required:

• Functional experience with Payroll, Benefits, Timekeeping, Accruals, Leave Management, Employee Scheduling, Attendance Management, and Labor Forecasting systems.

Prior experience in the manufacturing and automobile industry.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree.

Additional Information:

• 4 Days on-site Dearborn MI