Sr. Analyst, HRIS & Special Projects

Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=500+Seneca+Street+Buffalo+NY+USA+14204) • Human Resources

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Human Resources team in Buffalo, NY.

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands includingGalbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic®in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

At Lactalis, our core values ofAMBITION,ENGAGEMENT, andSIMPLICITYare at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us yourSTORY, yourPASSION, and yourEXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

From your PASSION to ours

The Sr. Analyst, HRIS and Special Projects will report directly to the Assoc. Manager, HRIS and Special Projects and work closely with members of the Shared Services Team, multiple HR functions, and various USA businesses, leading key business initiatives, processes, and projects.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Provide analysis of employee payroll and benefit data for integrations.

· Assure accuracy of Time and Attendance work rules for accurate payroll processing.

· Provide active strategic lead as special projects are launched.

· Assist in the administration of HRIS upgrades and system additions.

· Understand and leverage all HR systems fully in order to be able to perform full functionality of payroll and benefits and to share the best practices and support across all businesses.

· Design user-friendly processes, guidelines, and documentation for HRIS and train HR team, managers, and employees as needed. Generate reports to provide information to stakeholders, including writing, maintaining and supporting a variety of reports utilizing appropriate reporting tools and systems. Assist in development of standard reports and dashboards for ongoing needs across all businesses.

· Run audit reports to maintain data accuracy and integrity in HRIS and resolve matters as needed.

· Investigate data inconsistencies to identify areas of improvement for HRIS processes or system functionality.

· Provide guidance and assistance in project analyses and follow-through to complete on time and with accuracy.

· Conduct research to identify benchmarks and best practices; identify inconsistencies and inefficiencies; make recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies.

· Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to fully understand expectations and needs; communicate analytical progress and obstacles in simplistic manner.

· Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.

· This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· Associates degree or equivalent experience required;

· Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; or equivalent experience to include a minimum of five (5) years job related experience

Experience

· 5+ years related experience required, specifically in HRIS and systems integrations

· 1+ year(s) Payroll and / or benefit administration experience

Specialized Knowledge

· HR Systems – Technical knowledge and experience in configuring and maintaining a Human Resource Information System – Paylocity, Kronos, SAP, Benefitfocus, and Concur preferred

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel [pivot tables, v-lookups, macros], Word, Outlook, and Power Point)

· Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Power Bi, Power Automate, Power Apps preferred

· Understanding of HR best practices and key functions

Skills / Abilities

· Project Management

· Planning / Organizing

· Communication

· Team Work

· Analytical

· Critical Thinking

Professional Certifications

· PHR certification preferred

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Salary Description

$71,400 - $84,000 annual