Overview

Job Location:
Zeeland, MI

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POSITION OVERVIEW

As the assigned owner of multiple functional area(s)within applicable Gentex HR Information systems, set the strategic direction for all aspects of the functional area including business processes, reporting, data analysis and various tasks.  This role is also responsible for providing support of the assigned functional area to both U.S. and international customers.   

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Direct configuration changes within assigned functional area, which includes gaining appropriate stakeholder buy-in and educating stakeholders where needed.
  • Provide technical/functional area specific support to internal self-service users and HRIS team with Workday questions and issues.
  • Ensure appropriate work instructions and training materials are up to date following any system configuration changes or Workday releases.
  • Responsible for looking into system risks and issues (within functional area), assigning priority to risks and issues, and determining path forward.
  • Maintaining status of projects and reporting project updates to the HRIS team or other stakeholders as applicable.
  • Oversee and support testing for new functionality in preparation for Workday releases and other system changes.
  • Lead change management and training activities, including developing communications, training material and internal demonstrations.
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate system security access.
  • Identify areas of opportunity and potential solutions, based on feedback from HRIS team, internal stakeholders and organization initiatives.
  • Build reports based on organization needs and customer requests, utilizing customer requirements list as available. 
  • Maintain data integrity by running reports, analyzing data and updating the system, as needed.
  • Provide internal customer support by pulling and analyzing data to answer questions or suggest process improvements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

  • Continuously develop knowledge of HRIS applications/tools to support Gentex business processes and culture.  
  • Diagnostic information gathering – Identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information.
  • Mentors and coaches – Provides timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities.  Invites the tough conversations.
  • Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
  • Communicate effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Balance stakeholders – Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Listening to understand and prioritizing requirements while keeping the stakeholders updated on project status. 
  • Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace. 
  • Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters. 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Four-year degree in Business, IT, Human Resources, or related field.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
  • Experience working with executive leadership teams.
  • Experience building reports and developing data analytics.
  • 1-3 years of relevant HRIS/Workday experience preferred.

WHAT WILL HELP

  • Experience with change management and project management processes. .
  • Experience working with international teams.  

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

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Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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