Analyst, HR Reporting

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

Position Title

HR Reporting Analyst

Function/Group

Global Shared Services (GSS)

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

1.30 pm to 10.30 pm

Role Reports to

HR Reporting & Data Governance Lead

Remote/Hybrid/in-Office

Hybrid

ABOUT GENERAL MILLS 

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we've been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T)  Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW 

Function Overview

Global Shared Services (GSS) enables General Mills to compete and win every day with a relentless focus on service excellence. Our Shared Services model leverages domain excellence to drive scaled cost-efficient delivery. We do that by delivering our services with a balance between cost and capability; increasing productivity through optimized processes and tools; and upholding company standards, policies, and practices. GSS touches virtually every aspect of the General Mills enterprise, including EmployeeServices, Business Services, Global Workforce Solutions, and Global Data Governance Services.

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Purpose of the role

General Mills is seeking a highly skilled Reporting Analyst to design, develop, and maintain complex reports and dashboards that drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. This crucial role requires expertise in Workday reporting, familiarity with using Prism data sources, and adherence to reporting governance standards. The successful candidate will leverage their deep understanding of Workday and other HR systems to create valuable reporting solutions for HR and business users, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility. Strong analytical, visualization, and governance skills are essential, along with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex reports, dashboards, and data visualizations (including calculated fields, prism data sources, and discovery boards) within Workday and other systems.
• Translate complex business needs into technical specifications for reporting solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to reporting processes and data visualization techniques, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing, validation, and implementation of appropriate controls. Deeply understand data and business processes to ensure accurate data interpretation and reporting.
• Develop and deliver dashboards and infographics to reduce reliance on ad-hoc requests, providing consultative support and evaluating user requests for feasibility and scalability.
• Serve as the HR workforce data expert, guiding data consumers and driving standard interpretation and use of workforce data, effectively communicating data nuances.

Reporting Governance:

• Maintain a comprehensive reporting governance framework, encompassing standards for data definitions, report design, and data quality.
• Conduct regular audits of reporting processes to ensure compliance, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with IT and stakeholders to maintain data integrity across all systems.
• Develop and deliver training on reporting governance to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all reports and dashboards, documenting their purpose, data sources, and owners.

Mentorship & Collaboration:

• Mentor and guide junior reporting analysts, providing training and support in technical skills and reporting governance.
• Provide high level training to the business as needed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new reporting systems and technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve reporting issues efficiently.
• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in data analytics and reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Education – Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
• Minimum years of related experience required: 4 Years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters
• Preferred Major Area of Study: Statistics / BE / IT
• Preferred years of related experience: 5-7 Years

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Workday reporting (Report Writer, Dashboards, Discovery Boards and Prism), advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, macros), ServiceNow, and PowerPoint.
• Experience gathering requirements and delivering reporting solutions to stakeholders. Familiarity with Workday security frameworks to ensure data access compliance.

Analytical Skills

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve complex problems using data-driven approaches.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data objectively and draw accurate conclusions.

Business & Communication Skills:

• Business Acumen: Understanding of business processes and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Communication (Written & Verbal): Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to present data findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Competencies/Behaviors required for job

• Communication - Ability to effectively communicate ideas (via written & verbal communication) with stakeholders from different functions within the organization.  Engages in cross functional collaboration to identify innovative solutions and optimization.  
• Problem Solving / Analytical skills – Ability to understand the business requirement and convert into solution development needs.  Incumbent should have experience in working on large data sets.  Can identify issues and provide ideas/solutions for resolution.
• Creative Thinking/Leads change – Ability and confidence to identify and recommend creative solutions.  Identifies both opportunities and needs for change.  Adapts quickly and responds effectively to change.  Identifies issues or problems and provides a respective solution.  Explores and shares innovative best practices with other.
• Ability to deliver outstanding results – Completes tasks, activities and projects in a timely and effective manner.  Communicates progress on projects with others to ensure overall alignment.  Provides ideas and input to help the team achieve greater results.  Will lead projects and assume personal initiative and accountability for results, performance and behaviors.  Builds foundational skills and expertise in key systems and tools critical for success on the job (i.e. Excel, Workday, Prism, Service Now, Tableau).