
Sr. Automation Integration Engineer - HR Technology
General Motors · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design, build, and deploy HR automation plugins.
- Integrate enterprise systems using APIs and webhooks.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Work with AI platforms like Moveworks and Serval.
- Requires 6+ years HR integration and 3+ years backend development.
About the role
The Role
The Automation Integration Engineer is a member of the HR Technology team and responsible for designing, building, and implementing intelligent plugins and automations that enhance enterprise workflows. In this role, you will be responsible for executing the HR Automation and AI product roadmap, aligning with HR organization goals and helping maximize value from investments in Agentic AI platforms such as Moveworks and Serval, and other systems like ServiceNow and Workday HCM. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in integrations, automation, and intelligent workflow design. This senior-level role requires someone who is not only an exceptional developer but also a strong communicator, partner, and project driver who can work across business and technology teams, i.e. Business COEs, People Services , HR Technology and IT stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
What You'll Do
- Learn the ins-and-outs of the Moveworks/Serval and other AI platforms with hands-on training and hands-on project delivery tasks.
- Design, build, and deploy custom plugins for Moveworks/Serval platforms or Other AI platforms.
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across COEs, HR and IT to gather and validate requirements.
- Lead successful implementation of the AI agents & integrations by working closely with your team as well as key stakeholders.
- Integrate with enterprise systems using APIs, webhooks, OAuth, and other authentication models.
- Conduct technical analysis and workshops with IT and Solution Architects to design the integrations for these AI agents.
- Develop automation workflows leveraging JSON, XML, and other structured data formats.
- Conduct technical analysis and workshops with IT and Solution Architects to design the integrations for these AI agents.
- Conduct testing, documentation, and deployment of new plugins and enhancements.
- Ensure security, data integrity, and compliance in all integration activities.
- Prepare Solution Design documents for the AI agents and their supporting integrations.
- Analyze platform capabilities and propose creative, scalable technical solutions.
- Maintain integration and plugin roadmap, including feature enhancements and updates.
- Provide technical guidance and best practices to internal teams and stakeholders.
Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or similar areas.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including IT, PM, HR COEs, People Services, business users, and other stakeholders. Must be comfortable asking the right questions, simplifying complex concepts, and driving alignment across teams.
- Ability and willingness to occasionally play the role of a Business Analyst, or closely partner with the Project Management team, to help bring projects together end to end during the implementation lifecycle.
- 6+ years of work experience on the HR platforms with heavy focus on integrations. Integrations can either be in context of HCM or HRSD (Discovery, Service Mapping) for example: integrations with other enterprise applications (Workday, ServiceNow, Concur etc.).
- 3+ years of back-end development experience in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C++ etc).
- Strong hands-on experience APIs and integrations: Understanding of API technologies (REST, SOAP) and authentication mechanisms (e.g. OAuth2, JWT).
- Understanding of JSON & XML.
- Experience using API tools like Postman or Insomnia.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- General understanding of AI technologies and terminologies.
What Will Give You A Strong Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience in Workday HCM configuration or integrations
- Experience in ServiceNow.
- Experience in Automation technologies (Automation Anywhere, ServiceNow RPA, Knime, UiPath etc).
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms ( Azure, AWS, or GCP )
Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $140,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
About GM
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Why Join Us
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Key skills/competency
- Automation and Integration Engineering
- HR Technology Solutions
- API Development and Integration
- Workday HCM and ServiceNow Expertise
- Backend Development (Python, Java, C++)
- Agile Project Management
- Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- AI Technologies and Platforms (Moveworks, Serval)
- Technical Documentation and Testing
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication
Skills & topics
- Automation Integration Engineer
- HR Technology
- General Motors
- AI Platforms
- Moveworks
- Serval
- ServiceNow
- Workday HCM
- API Integration
- Backend Development
- Python
- Java
- C++
- REST API
- SOAP API
- OAuth2
- JSON
- XML
- Postman
- Computer Science
- Remote Work
- Hybrid Work
- Full-time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of HR platform integration experience and 3+ years of backend development (Python, Java, C++), specifically mentioning Workday, ServiceNow, APIs, JSON, XML, and AI platforms.
- Showcase collaboration: Emphasize your experience working with cross-functional teams (IT, PM, HR COEs, People Services) and your ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency: Detail your hands-on experience with APIs (REST, SOAP), authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT), and API tools like Postman.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of AI technologies, integration design, and automation workflows.
- Research GM's culture: Understand GM's vision for Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and their commitment to inclusion and belonging.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Sr. Automation Integration Engineer at General Motors?
- The salary range for the Sr. Automation Integration Engineer - HR Technology position at General Motors is $105,000 - $140,000 annually, with potential for bonus payouts based on performance.
- What are the primary AI platforms used in this role at General Motors?
- This role will involve working with Agentic AI platforms such as Moveworks and Serval, as well as other systems like ServiceNow and Workday HCM.
- What are the core technical skills required for the Sr. Automation Integration Engineer at GM?
- Key technical skills include 6+ years of HR platform integration experience, 3+ years of backend development (Python, Java, C++), strong API knowledge (REST, SOAP), understanding of JSON/XML, and experience with API tools like Postman. A general understanding of AI technologies is also required.
- Does General Motors offer sponsorship for this Automation Integration Engineer role?
- No, General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates requiring sponsorship should not apply.
- What is the work arrangement for the Sr. Automation Integration Engineer at General Motors?
- This role is based remotely. However, if the selected candidate lives within a specific radius of a GM hub, they may be expected to report to the office three times a week as directed by their manager.
- What kind of collaboration is expected in this HR Technology role at GM?
- You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Business COEs, People Services, HR Technology, and IT to gather requirements, validate solutions, and ensure successful implementation of AI agents and integrations.
- What educational background is preferred for the Automation Integration Engineer position?
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a similar field is required for this role.
- Are there opportunities for career growth within GM's HR Technology team?
- While not explicitly detailed, the role involves working with advanced AI platforms and driving product roadmaps, suggesting opportunities for growth in specialized HR technology and automation fields within General Motors.