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About the Role
The HRIS & Special Projects Analyst plays a pivotal role in leading key business initiatives, HR processes, and strategic projects. This role collaborates with Shared Services, broader HR functions, and various US business teams to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Analyze employee payroll and benefits data to support system integrations and ensure data accuracy.
- Maintain and validate Time & Attendance work rules to support accurate payroll processing.
- Support the planning, execution, and implementation of HR and business-related special projects.
- Serve as a subject matter resource across HR systems, maximizing system capabilities and promoting best practices.
- Document, maintain, and continuously improve HR processes, providing training and support to HR, managers, and employees as needed.
- Develop, maintain, and distribute HR reports and dashboards to provide meaningful insights for business stakeholders.
- Perform regular audits of HRIS data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain data integrity.
- Assist with project analysis, testing, and implementation activities to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Research industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, communicate project status, and translate technical information into clear, user-friendly updates.
- Support additional HR systems, reporting, and project initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting HRIS, HR systems, or systems integrations.
- At least 1 year of payroll and/or benefits administration experience.
- Experience configuring, maintaining, or supporting HR systems; experience with Paylocity, Kronos, SAP, Benefitfocus, and/or Concur is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of HR processes, best practices, and HR data management.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is preferred.
Skills
- HRIS
- HR systems
- Systems integrations
- Payroll administration
- Benefits administration
- Paylocity
- Kronos
- SAP
- Benefitfocus
- Concur
- Microsoft Excel
- PivotTables
- VLOOKUP
- XLOOKUP
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- HR processes
- HR data management
- Project management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
- Process improvement
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience supporting HRIS, HR systems, or systems integrations
- 1+ year of payroll and/or benefits administration experience
Education Level
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
- Variety of affordable benefits and coverage options
- Insurance cost support
- Generous retirement plan contributions
- Paid Time Off from day one
- Training and development opportunities
- Education Reimbursement
About the Company
- Lactalis is the world leader in dairy, a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.