Lead HRTS Analyst

Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company.

The Lead HRTS Analyst is responsible for performing business analysis and support of HR technology systems. The Lead HRTS Analyst will support a range of projects, corporate and divisional HRTS initiatives involving business acquisitions, system upgrades/enhancements and maintenance of all Human Capital Management (HCM) systems. The Lead HRTS Analyst leads multiple work activities/projects of high complexity and impact/risk. The Lead HRTS has deep expertise in several areas of HR Technology, while also having an end-to-end perspective of HR systems and processes.

**Talent Management Configuration & Support** * Enhancing our Talent Management cloud solutions to support the following processes: Goals and Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning * Projects * Leads/project manages HRTS sponsored projects or annual events. Oversees the completion of project deliverables or assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy of work, and evaluating results, etc. * Acts as a functional leader on larger projects. * Leads design sessions and approves design of functional requirements/specifications for new development and ongoing projects. * Participates in project activities including JADs, status meetings, testing, setup in test environment, setup in production, updates to users, roles, permissions and query access. * Acts as security subject matter expert responsible for strategy, design and implementation of new security roles within Oracle Fusion * Plans, designs, develops and executes test scenarios and scripts. * Manages and executes scheduled releases and patches **Process Improvement** * Identifies, analyzes, recommends, and implements process improvements * Uses knowledge of current HR Technology trends and best practices to focus on long-term and end-to-end process improvement and recommend technology improvement * Provide technology lens/input to enterprise talent management processes in order to facilitate management of implementation, review, and continuous improvement of talent management processes, including: * Proactively provide recommendation on new functionality that can bolster existing business process (e.g. based on new functionality/upgrades, HRTS sees an opportunity to leverage it in support of our existing business process) * Provide recommendation on functionality that can resolve new feedback/problems/concerns **Production Support** * Provide technology lens/input to the design and maintenance of targeted talent management and development initiatives * Partner with Talent Management to educate and inform relevant division technology / service center stakeholders on system enhancements and upgrades (i.e. new functionality, upgrades, patches, etc.) * Leads analysis and design of Talent Management modules. Ensures efficient and accurate system production and maintenance of system tables. * Oversees, coordinates/manages work of third- party vendors for ongoing support activities. * Identifies, removes and resolves key barriers/issues through innovative solutions. * Escalation for third- level support issues not able to be solved by Senior HRTS Analyst. * Performs production operation tasks/activities as needed, including running payroll processing jobs. **System Maintenance** * Lead the review, testing and implementation of system upgrades, planned releases, or patches for HR SaaS solutions * Collaborates with functional and technical staff to coordinate application of upgrade or fix * Documents process, results and maintains configuration workbooks * Maintains proper configuration in HR systems, including business rules and workflow * Performs other duties as assigned. Depending on department and business needs, primary focus areas may change.

* Bachelor’s degree required * Human Resource Information Professional (HRIP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications preferred **System Knowledge/Experience:** * Minimum of seven years professional experience; minimum of seven years working knowledge of HR Systems within the talent management umbrella: Recruiting, Onboarding, Goals and Performance, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning * Experience with one or more of the following: PeopleSoft, Fusion, Taleo or other enterprise supported cloud platforms * Experience with project management tools and methods. Previous project management experience a plus * Advanced experience with one or more of the following: PeopleSoft query development, Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL and Hyperion * Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, presentation and critical thinking skills * Ability to build relationships and interact with senior management * Ability to make decisions considering long-term implications * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Advanced knowledge of organization’s current technologies and practices and understanding of strategic direction * Ability to be flexible and respond to varied demands