Senior Analyst, HR Delivery & Integrations

Description

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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 a Senior Analyst, HR Delivery & Integrations. This position is based in Buffalo, NY. 

The Senior Analyst, HR Delivery & Integrations supports critical business needs through HR technology delivery, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), HR system integrations, workflow automation, system configuration, and operational project management. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure organizational changes, including acquisitions, are integrated successfully while advancing scalable, efficient HR technology solutions.

The Analyst serves as a key technical and project resource for HR system configuration, interface and integration support, Microsoft Power Platform development, SharePoint administration, HR security administration, and cross-functional execution with US HR Operations. This position is essential to supporting transformation initiatives, organizational growth, process innovation, and continuous improvement efforts across Lactalis USA.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Project and Implementation Management

• Manage project plans and activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructuring. Support change management, HR technology integration planning, system configuration, testing, data validation, implementation, communication, training, and operational readiness for new technology implementations and process changes. Participate in transformation initiatives and special projects as assigned by the HR Technology & Transformation team.

HRIS Integrations Management

• Support internal and external HR system connections, with the support of IT and third party-vendors, while ensuring they exchange data and function effectively. Develop and execute test plans, document results, coordinate issue resolution, monitor system functionality and integration performance, identify risks or defects, recommend corrective actions, and provide technical support as needed.

Microsoft Platform Support

• Design, build, enhance, and maintain Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate solutions that improve HR processes, workflow management, data flow between systems, operational efficiency, and employee experience. Administer and maintain HR SharePoint sites, document repositories, knowledge resources, and collaboration tools to organize HR information, support operational processes with RACI resources, and improve employee self-service. Research system capabilities and industry best practices to identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced user experiences.

Cross-Functional Business Support

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, IT, and external vendors to implement technology initiatives and integrations. Gather business requirements, document technical specifications, and translate business needs into technology solutions and process improvements while prioritizing business requests. Perform system configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities for HR technology enhancements, integrations, updates, and new functionality. Create and maintain technical documentation, process maps, configuration guides, job aids, and support materials.

Access Provisioning

• Configure and maintain HR system security roles, user access permissions, workflows, and approval structures while ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in-office, 2 days WFH). 
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting HRIS platforms, system integrations, automation solutions, HR technology projects, or enterprise applications.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, integrations, or data conversion activities preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and related Microsoft technologies preferred.
• Experience administering HR technology platforms and security access controls.
• Demonstrated project coordination or project management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HR technology platforms, system configuration, integrations, and workforce management solutions. Utilizes technical expertise to support system optimization, adoption, and operational effectiveness.
• Analyzes data, business requirements, and system issues to identify root causes and develop practical solutions. Applies critical thinking to improve processes, data quality, and system performance.
• Plans, coordinates, and delivers project activities while effectively managing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Supports successful implementation of technology enhancements and transformation initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, improve system functionality, and automate manual activities. Demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing efficiency, user experience, and business outcomes.
• Builds productive relationships across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Operations, and external vendors. Communicates technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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.

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.