Inside the Role

Responsible for enterprise-level technical governance, architecture oversight, and optimization of Workforce Management (WFM) systems and processes supporting payroll and timekeeping. The Timekeeping Systems Analyst leads the administration, configuration, and optimization of the HR Information System for Timekeeping, WFM. standardization, harmonization, and scalability of timekeeping system configurations across DDC, PTMP, PDCs, Reman, CORP, Gastonia, Mt. Holly, FCCC, Cleveland, and TBB.

This role operates as the functional and technical owner of the timekeeping systems, combining advanced expertise in Workday HCM and UKG WFM integrations with strong governance, compliance, and automation. The Specialist drives system efficiency, data integrity, and audit readiness while enabling automation and continuous improvement at scale. The role partners closely with HR, Payroll, HR Digitalization, IT, Finance, and Operations to influence system design decisions, integration strategy, reporting architecture, and attendance governance across the enterprise

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA 

• Serve as the WFM technical lead and system owner for timekeeping platforms, accountable for standardized configuration, governance, controls, and compliance across all sites; define and enforce system standards, pay rule frameworks, and attendance governance models.
• Provide timely technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance for WFM to HR team leads and other end-users while ensuring an outstanding customer service experience. Ensure data integrity and accuracy within WFM and Workday system.
• Lead system optimization, automation, and complex integrations across Workday HCM, UKG WFM, and downstream payroll systems; partner with Payroll, HR Digitalization, IT, and Operations to design, test, and deploy
• enhancements, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term system sustainability.
• Act as the subject matter expert for timekeeping system architecture, pay rules, accruals, attendance governance, and payroll interfaces; provide escalation support for highly complex integration, and data integrity issues, including root-cause analysis and resolution. Leverage business knowledge to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Own audit, validation, and reconciliation processes for timekeeping data and system outputs; ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and SOX readiness through proactive controls, exception monitoring, and governance of reporting and data flows.
• Lead technical projects and system enhancements, including business and technical requirements definition, and development of comprehensive system and process documentation to support knowledge transfer and operational continuity. Monitors WFM best practices and benchmarks outside of DTNA for solutions to current issues and opportunities to optimize configuration, including on-line discussions, training, webinars, etc.

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Information Systems, or Finance preferred; Associate degree with two additional years of relevant experience acceptable.
• 5 years of overall work experience.
• Strong experience with UKG (Kronos) WFM and Workday Time Tracking/Payroll systems.
• Technical knowledge of UKG configuration (pay rules, schedules, accruals, labor levels, device integrations) and Workday time-to-payroll processing.
• Experience supporting unionized environments, including translating contract language into system logic.
• Experience with system controls, audits, SOX compliance, and payroll interface reconciliation.
• Ability to translate business and labor requirements into UKG and Workday systems and processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across timekeeping systems, WFM rules, and Workday payroll interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional system initiatives and influence without authority.
• Advanced analytical skills for time data validation, exception monitoring, and identifying automation opportunities.
• High proficiency in enterprise timekeeping governance, reporting, and compliance management.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.