Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The HR Reporting senior analyst is a senior-level position within the HR Systems organization in HR Shared Services delivering global solutions to our 24,000 employees in 48 countries. This position has a specific concentration in reporting for the Time & Labour, Absence Management and Payroll modules with responsibility for leading and administering our Reporting & Analytics Modules including Oracle Transaction Business intelligence (OTBI), Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI), and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC). The position will analyse work process design and flow, improve processes and leverage the return on technological capabilities. The HR Reporting Senior Analyst builds project plans, ensures adherence to project schedules, maintains a systems orientation and can work effectively with peers to set technology priorities and conduct long-term planning. This position also serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional area and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analysing data flows for process improvement opportunities
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing, developing, and implementing reporting solutions
Oracle HCM Cloud experience in Oracle’s suite of reporting tools
Hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud specifically within the Time and Labour, Absence Management and Payroll modules
Provides production and release management support for reporting solutions, including researching and resolving problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
Serve as subject matter expert throughout the development and production implementation of report driven requirements.
Manages projects and facilitates process improvement, including applying change management
Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities.
Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions.
Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions.
Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
Uses data to build project plans and ensure adherence to schedule and other specifications.
Utilizes interpersonal skills when working with various customers and peers to accomplish project goals.
Recommends process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, quality improvements, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy, which must be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation.
Understands and uses qualitative/quantitative measurement and data collection design principles.
Generates reports/queries, including writing maintaining and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assists in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Helps maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analysing data.
Conducts training, including developing user procedures, guidelines and documentation. Trains clients on new processes/functionality. Trains new system users.
Maintains awareness of current trends with a focus on product and service development, delivery and support, and applying key technologies. Examines trends in information systems training, materials and techniques. Through classes, reading, CBTs or other mechanisms, continuously increases both HR knowledge and HR systems application/tools knowledge. Participates in user group meetings/conferences.
Participates in and / or facilitates meetings as required.
Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units. Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
Assignments are defined in terms of activities and objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. A portion of the time may be spent performing individual tasks.
Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives. Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.
Job Qualification
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and previous experience in a Reporting or Functional Lead role that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Oracle HCM Cloud experience in Oracle’s suite of reporting tools
Translate business requirements into reporting specifications
Presenting information through reports and visualization
Design, build and deploy OAC, OTBI and / or BI solutions (e.g. reporting tools)
Experience with BI technologies (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire)
Knowledge of SQL queries, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Working knowledge of data warehouse architecture(s)
Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative
Analytical mindset with a problem-solving aptitude
Extensive project management experience and understanding of project management methodologies.
Prior experience working in virtual teams and matrix environment.
Methodical, influencing and problem-solving skills and ability to develop strong partnership with stakeholder.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent English language knowledge.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and achieve deadlines under pressure
Ability to handle confidential data appropriately
Diversity Statement
PPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.