Analyst, HRIS & Special Projects

Lactalis American Group•Buffalo, NY

42d•$61,000 - $67,000

About The Position

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz. At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Analyst, HRIS & Special Projects based in Buffalo, NY. The 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

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent experience required;
Bachelors degree or higher preferred; or equivalent experience to include a minimum of three (3) years job related experience
3+ years related experience required, specifically in HRIS and systems integrations
1+ year(s) Payroll and / or benefit administration experience
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)
Understanding of HR best practices and key functions

Responsibilities

Provide analysis of employee payroll and benefit data for integrations.
Assure accuracy of Time and Attendance work rules for accurate payroll processing.
Provide active support as special projects are launched.
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.
Document and update HR processes to maintain system, including providing training as necessary to HR team, managers, and employees.
Generate reports to provide information to stakeholders, including writing, maintaining and supporting a variety of reports utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing needs.
Run audit reports to maintain data accuracy and integrity in HRIS and take corrective action as needed.
Provide 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.
This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Benefits

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one.
We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.
Join us and grow your career.

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