General Motors

Systems Analyst Lead (Payroll & Timekeeping)

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, HR, Information Systems, or related field
  • 3-5+ years of experience in system transformation or IT-related roles
  • Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, and UKG Pro Timekeeping
  • Strong experience in system integration, data validation, and system configuration
  • Working knowledge of data interfaces and system connectivity within payroll/HR environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in leading technology-driven initiatives across departments

Responsibilities

  • Lead payroll and timekeeping system transformation initiatives across platforms
  • Drive integration for seamless data flow between payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems
  • Oversee vendor file integrations, including data mapping and interface management
  • Perform data validation processes to ensure accuracy and integrity
  • Support system configuration and enhancements aligned with business needs
  • Evaluate processes to identify inefficiencies and implement tech-enabled solutions
  • Lead change management activities, including training and adoption strategies

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with at least three days a week in the office
  • Dynamic role acting as a liaison between IT and business functions
  • Opportunities for professional development in technology and payroll systems
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and vendors
  • Focus on compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness through system controls
Full Job Description
The Systems Analyst Lead (Payroll & Timekeeping) is a technology-focused role responsible for driving system transformation, integration, and optimization across payroll and timekeeping platforms. This position serves as a key liaison between IT and business functions, ensuring systems are effectively designed, configured, and integrated to support operational and compliance requirements. With a strong foundation in IT systems, data integration, and configuration, this role leads efforts to enhance and connect platforms such as ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, and UKG Pro Timekeeping with platforms of vendor partners. The role is accountable for managing system interfaces, validating data integrity, and ensuring seamless data flow across payroll, HRIS, and third-party vendor environments. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with payroll knowledge to deliver scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Lead payroll and timekeeping system transformation initiatives across ADP, Kronos, and UKG Pro platforms. - Drive system integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow between payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems. - Oversee vendor file integrations, including data mapping, validation, and ongoing interface management. - Perform and manage data validation processes to ensure accuracy and data integrity. - Support system configuration, enhancements, and testing aligned with business and compliance requirements. - Maintain a key role in the development and consultation on testing protocol. - Evaluate current processes to identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined, technology-enabled solutions. - Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to enhance system functionality and data governance. - Lead or support change management activities, including training and adoption strategies. - Develop and maintain controls to support compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, HR, Information Systems, or related field - 3-5+ years of experience system transformation, or IT-related roles - Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, and UKG Pro Timekeeping - Strong experience in system integration, data validation, system configuration, and vendor file management - Working knowledge of data interfaces, file structures, and system connectivity within payroll/HR environments - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills - Experience leading or supporting cross-functional, technology-driven initiatives. Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Warren MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business] Relocation: This role is NOT eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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