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Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: HR Business Systems Staff Analyst

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 14739255

Date Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Description: About the Opportunity

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to create an environment that values employing the best people, creating and maintaining superior client relationships, and relentlessly innovating along the way. We are looking for a Human Resources professional who embraces ownership and accountability and embodies character, competency, and commitment. This position is located at our Sterling Heights complex and will serve as an HR subject matter expert for our HRIS platforms.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 100,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

As a Subject Matter Expert on the HR Business Systems team, the HR Business Systems Staff Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing General Dynamics Land Systems Human Resources systems. The person in this role will collaborate with HR leaders and stakeholders to identify system needs, implement enhancements, and ensure data integrity and accuracy. Additionally, this person will support the implementation and rollout of HR functionality across the globe. This position resides in HR Business Systems and is responsible for HR platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, Jobvite, and other HR systems and tools.)

• Identify business processes to conform to a global standard where possible to increase efficiency and improve overall user experience. To improve sustainability and maintainability, proactively formulate ideas and recommendations for system improvements.
• Leads HR project teams to implement HR Technology efficiencies (E-Files, SIMS integration, platform module implementation, and other strategic initiatives).
• Consistently develops solutions independently to complex problems.
• Anticipates and interprets business needs and designs custom reports and dashboards within existing platforms using built-in solutions to support colleague/leadership requests, reports and metrics.
• Provides day-to-day HR functional system support for assigned platforms, including system upgrades, testing new patches, testing new releases, or resolution of issues working with technical experts internally or externally.
• Supports data imports and exports for HR platforms and assists with security and role-based permission administration.
• Maintains data integrity to enable accurate data generation for internal or external audits. This includes regularly auditing data for accuracy and completeness and working with the broader HR team for correction as needed.
• Ensure users have the knowledge and guidance to do their work in an accurate, efficient and streamlined manner. Trains system users, documents and maintains user procedures on functionalities and new features across all HR platforms.
• Compiles or assists with acquisition of complex data reports and summaries for leadership and HR staff
• Daily collaboration with the IT designated HR support team to solve problems, create solutions, and transition technical support to Enterprise-Grade HR Application infrastructure.
• Act as a conduit between IT support team and HR to ensure database security, integrity, stability and system platform availability.
• Collaborate across IT and HR to develop HR Business Systems roadmaps.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Technology / Systems, or related field required.
• Previous functional experience working with varied HR platforms in a global organization in an HRIS Technology capacity (SAP SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft, Jobvite). Professional certifications from HR platforms preferred.
• Experienced HR professional that can ensure system alignment with policies, procedures, organizational needs and goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, PowerBI)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to collaborate with users across the organization with varying skill levels.
• Strong HR acumen, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and willingness to take initiative.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Proficient in working on and prioritizing multiple projects concurrently while working cross functionally to consistently meet deadlines with high quality work.
• Must handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must be available to occasionally work weekends, holidays and overtime as dictated by the needs of the business.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Opportunity

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to create an environment that values employing the best people, creating and maintaining superior client relationships, and relentlessly innovating along the way. We are looking for a Human Resources professional who embraces ownership and accountability and embodies character, competency, and commitment. This position is located at our Sterling Heights complex and will serve as an HR subject matter expert for our HRIS platforms.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 100,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

As a Subject Matter Expert on the HR Business Systems team, the HR Business Systems Staff Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing General Dynamics Land Systems Human Resources systems. The person in this role will collaborate with HR leaders and stakeholders to identify system needs, implement enhancements, and ensure data integrity and accuracy. Additionally, this person will support the implementation and rollout of HR functionality across the globe. This position resides in HR Business Systems and is responsible for HR platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, Jobvite, and other HR systems and tools.)

• Identify business processes to conform to a global standard where possible to increase efficiency and improve overall user experience. To improve sustainability and maintainability, proactively formulate ideas and recommendations for system improvements.
• Leads HR project teams to implement HR Technology efficiencies (E-Files, SIMS integration, platform module implementation, and other strategic initiatives).
• Consistently develops solutions independently to complex problems.
• Anticipates and interprets business needs and designs custom reports and dashboards within existing platforms using built-in solutions to support colleague/leadership requests, reports and metrics.
• Provides day-to-day HR functional system support for assigned platforms, including system upgrades, testing new patches, testing new releases, or resolution of issues working with technical experts internally or externally.
• Supports data imports and exports for HR platforms and assists with security and role-based permission administration.
• Maintains data integrity to enable accurate data generation for internal or external audits. This includes regularly auditing data for accuracy and completeness and working with the broader HR team for correction as needed.
• Ensure users have the knowledge and guidance to do their work in an accurate, efficient and streamlined manner. Trains system users, documents and maintains user procedures on functionalities and new features across all HR platforms.
• Compiles or assists with acquisition of complex data reports and summaries for leadership and HR staff
• Daily collaboration with the IT designated HR support team to solve problems, create solutions, and transition technical support to Enterprise-Grade HR Application infrastructure.
• Act as a conduit between IT support team and HR to ensure database security, integrity, stability and system platform availability.
• Collaborate across IT and HR to develop HR Business Systems roadmaps.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Technology / Systems, or related field required.
• Previous functional experience working with varied HR platforms in a global organization in an HRIS Technology capacity (SAP SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft, Jobvite). Professional certifications from HR platforms preferred.
• Experienced HR professional that can ensure system alignment with policies, procedures, organizational needs and goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, PowerBI)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to collaborate with users across the organization with varying skill levels.
• Strong HR acumen, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and willingness to take initiative.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Proficient in working on and prioritizing multiple projects concurrently while working cross functionally to consistently meet deadlines with high quality work.
• Must handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must be available to occasionally work weekends, holidays and overtime as dictated by the needs of the business.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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