Human Capital Analyst II

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Volunteer time off (40 hours)

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking an HR Analytics professional to design, implement, analyze data and reporting mechanisms that illuminate HR issues, trends, and forecasting. You will develop new reports, dashboards and visualizations, expanding on existing metrics while presenting recommendations for data improvement.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with large data sets, and collaboration with senior management across functions in Buffalo, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 2+ years of relevant work experience or 6 years combined education/experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge (e.g., VBA, macros, data techniques)
• Proven ability to manage and analyze large data sets with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high complexity reports and dashboards
• Identify trends and engage stakeholders to develop project plans
• Lead creation and maintenance of reporting dashboards
• Analyze large data sets and communicate insights to management
• Provide consultation on report/analysis requests
• Ensure compliance with risk controls and regulatory standards

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

VBA / Macros

Dashboards & reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Combined 6 years education/experience

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Workday HRIS

Job description

Overview

The HR Analytics group is responsible for any employee-related data requests. This position requires intellectual curiosity, strong attention to detail and execution skills with the ability to transform data into stories and business solutions. Will design, implement, analyze data and reporting mechanisms to bring clarity to HR-related issues, overall trends and forecasting in the organization. Responsible for providing an advanced level of support to Human Resources working across several simultaneous projects/programs by developing new reports, dashboards and visualizations, expanding on existing metrics, as well as presenting recommendations for data improvement. Represent Human Reources in cross functional, high visibility projects involving business partners outside of the department, senior management, legal inquiries and regulatory submissions.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and produce high complexity departmental reports and spreadsheets to include but not limited to project strategy analysis, historical reporting, employee life-cycle, trends and expenses. Identify trends, emerging issues and engage relevant stakeholders to develop project plans, organize virtual and physical events, synthesize multiple points of view and communicate findings. Lead the creation and maintenance of various reporting dashboards. Go beyond basic reporting and delivery with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and information to provide meaningful insights and professionally communicate those insights to management and business partners. "Effectively build relationships with business line leaders, employees, HR Centers of Excellence; Provide consultation on report/analysis requests" Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects to provide senior management with definitive employee trends and advice for areas to focus. May review validation of models completed by other team members. Prepare written summary and analysis of all validation work, using a combination of word processing and presentation software skills. Display an expert-level understanding of employee data, trends and systems to be able to provide guidance to our customers. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience
• or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge (i.e. VBA, macros, advanced data techniques etc.)
• Track record of expert ability to manage and analyze large data sets, with careful attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an equally strong desire to learn
• Advanced computer skills and strong knowledge of pertinent word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to translate information requests into understandable outputs

Education and Experience Preferred

• Previous Workday or other HRIS reporting and/or system configuration experience
• Previous modeling using SAS, R, Python etc.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $62,200.00 - $103,600.00 Annual (USD).

Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America

As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank's traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities, combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. Our core values, integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor, drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T's Human Capital Report to learn more.

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.