Senior Analyst, Workday Integrations

About Us Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader 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 to hire a Senior Analyst Workday Integrations. This position plays a critical role in supporting optimizing and enhancing the Companys Workday ecosystem through integrations and advanced reporting. The Senior Analyst Workday Integrations serves as a key technical and functional resource for Workday across the organization. This role is responsible for supporting Workday integrations while partnering closely with HR Payroll Finance and IT stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong Workday techo-functional knowledge with hands-on integration expertise and a passion for process improvement. This role will support enterprise-wide initiatives system enhancements data integrity efforts and Workday optimization activities. The preferred candidate will be in the Houston TX area. Responsibilities Workday Integrations Design build test deploy and maintain Workday integrations using: Workday Studio Core Connectors (CCW CCB PICOF) Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST APIs) Develop and support inbound and outbound integrations including file-based API-based and middleware-enabled solutions Monitor integration performance and proactively resolve failures and system issues Troubleshoot complex integration issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors Support integration-related testing validation and release management activities Reporting Analytics & Data Management Develop and maintain Workday reports dashboards and analytics to support business decision-making Ensure data accuracy integrity and consistency across Workday and integrated systems Support data governance and reporting initiatives Partner with stakeholders to deliver actionable workforce and operational insights Process Improvement & Governance Identify opportunities to streamline workflows automate processes and improve system functionality Maintain integration and system documentation including: Design specifications Process flows Data mappings Configuration documentation Support governance processes standards and change management activities Evaluate new Workday releases and recommend enhancements that improve business outcomes Collaborate with third-party vendors consultants and system integrators as needed Manage multiple priorities and project deadlines in a fast-paced environment Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science HRIS Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of degree 47 years of Workday administration HRIS or Workday integration experience along with troubleshooting integration issues Hands-on expertise with: Workday Studio Core Connectors EIBs XML XSLT and JSON SOAP and REST APIs Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Preferred Workday Certification(s) Experience in a large multi-location or global organization Project management or Agile experience Work Environment Corporate office environment with collaboration across HR Payroll Finance and IT teams Hybrid work environment based on business needs Occasional off-hours support may be required during system updates implementations or critical integration activities 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.
Workday Integrations Design build test deploy and maintain Workday integrations using: Workday Studio Core Connectors (CCW CCB PICOF) Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST APIs) Develop and support inbound and outbound integrations including file-based API-based and middleware-enabled solutions Monitor integration performance and proactively resolve failures and system issues Troubleshoot complex integration issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors Support integration-related testing validation and release management activities Reporting Analytics & Data Management Develop and maintain Workday reports dashboards and analytics to support business decision-making Ensure data accuracy integrity and consistency across Workday and integrated systems Support data governance and reporting initiatives Partner with stakeholders to deliver actionable workforce and operational insights Process Improvement & Governance Identify opportunities to streamline workflows automate processes and improve system functionality Maintain integration and system documentation including: Design specifications Process flows Data mappings Configuration documentation Support governance processes standards and change management activities Evaluate new Workday releases and recommend enhancements that improve business outcomes Collaborate with third-party vendors consultants and system integrators as needed Manage multiple priorities and project deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Required Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science HRIS Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of degree 47 years of Workday administration HRIS or Workday integration experience along with troubleshooting integration issues Hands-on expertise with: Workday Studio Core Connectors EIBs XML XSLT and JSON SOAP and REST APIs Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Preferred Workday Certification(s) Experience in a large multi-location or global organization Project management or Agile experience Work Environment Corporate office environment with collaboration across HR Payroll Finance and IT teams Hybrid work environment based on business needs Occasional off-hours support may be required during system updates implementations or critical integration activities