Sr. Analyst, HR Reporting

Job Description:

Position Title

Sr Reporting Analyst

Function/Group

Global Shared Services (GSS)

Location

India - Mumbai

Shift Timing

1:30pm to 10:30pm

Role Reports to

HR Reporting Services Leader/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 http://www.generalmills.com

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 https://www.generalmills.co.in

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

JOB OVERVIEW

General Mills is seeking a Senior Reporting Analyst to turn complex workforce data into meaningful, actionable insights using Workday's most advanced reporting tools. In this high-impact role, you’ll design, develop, and optimize sophisticated reporting solutions that empower strategic decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical proficiency in Workday’s reporting capabilities—including Dashboards, Discovery Boards, Composite, Matrix and Advanced Reports, Worksheets, and Prism—and a strong understanding of data security and reporting governance. You will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, partnering closely with stakeholders to design scalable, accurate, and insightful reporting solutions. Strong technical skills, a deep understanding of Workday’s data model, and experience with reporting governance are essential, along with a consultative mindset and a willingness to mentor junior analysts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collaborate on enterprise-wide reporting initiatives that span multiple systems (e.g., Workday, VNDLY, ATS), ensuring cohesive data models and a unified reporting strategy.
  
• Possess deep expertise in Workday's data model, security, and advanced reporting features.
  
• Architect complex reporting solutions leveraging calculated fields, composite reports, dashboards, and external data blending
  
• Leverage Workday Prism to integrate external and Workday-native data for comprehensive reporting.
  
• Assist in performance tuning of Prism datasets to ensure efficient query performance and scalability.
  
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Workday data sources across all modules (HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, EIBs, calculated fields, and security frameworks).
  
• Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated reports, dashboards, and data visualizations within all modules in Workday and other HR systems, utilizing features such as calculated fields, Prism data sources, and discovery boards.
  
• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure timely, accurate delivery of reporting solutions.
  
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements and innovative data visualization techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing, validation, and the implementation of robust controls.
  
• Drive innovation in reporting and visualization, adopting modern techniques to enhance usability and performance.
  
• Deeply understands data and business processes to ensure accurate interpretation and reporting.
  
• Develop and deliver user-friendly dashboards and infographics to minimize ad-hoc requests, providing consultative support and evaluating user requests for feasibility and scalability.
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR workforce data, guiding data consumers and promoting consistent interpretation and utilization of workforce data. Effectively communicate complex data nuances to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex reporting issues, optimizing for performance and usability.
  

Reporting Governance:

• Maintain a comprehensive reporting governance framework, recommending standards for data definitions, report design, and data quality.
  
• Lead regular audits of reporting processes to ensure compliance, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborates with stakeholders to maintain data integrity across all systems.
  
• Develop and deliver training on reporting and governance to relevant stakeholders.
  

Mentorship & Collaboration:

• Act as a technical mentor and advisor for junior analysts, providing hands-on coaching in reporting tools, Prism performance optimization, and governance compliance. Provide high-level training to the business as needed.
  
• Provide consultative support to HR and business partners, helping them interpret complex data, understand limitations, and scale reporting needs appropriately.
  
• Participate in the development and implementation of new reporting systems and technologies.
  
• 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)

Experience required- 6 years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred years of related experience:7-10 years

Preferred Major Area of Study: Statistics / BE / IT

Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters

Technical Skills:

• Expert in Workday reporting (Report Writer, Dashboards, Worksheets, Discovery Boards and Prism), advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, macros), ServiceNow, and PowerPoint.
  
• Experience gathering requirements and delivering reporting solutions to stakeholders. Expert understanding of Workday�s security framework to ensure data access compliance.
  
• Understand SQL and/or strong data modeling logic.
  

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 must have experience in working on large data sets. Can identify complex 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)

Company Overview:

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.