Job Description

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Position Title

Sr. D&T Manager - HR

Function/Group

Digital and Technology

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

Regular

Role Reports to

D&T Head - Corporate Functions

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 Haagen-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

Function Overview

The Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption. The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain, SAP S4 HANA and Enterprise Architecture. The MillsWorks initiative embodies an agile@scale delivery model, where business and technology teams operate cohesively in pods with a unified mission to deliver value for the company. Employees working on significant technology projects are recognized as Digital Transformation change agents.
The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the "Work with Heart" philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime. Those intrigued by the prospect of contributing to the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company are encouraged to explore more details about the function through the provided Link

Purpose of the role

The purpose of a Workforce Insights Manager in the HR technology space is to bridge the gap between HR data and business strategy. The individual is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to understand workforce trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and ultimately drive better business outcomes. The individual act as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders, providing data-driven insights that inform decision-making related to talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Ultimately, the purpose of a Workforce Insights Manager is to help organizations make better decisions about their people.

By providing data-driven insights, the individual enables the organization to:

Improve workforce planning and talent acquisition:

By understanding future talent needs and identifying potential talent shortages, organizations can develop proactive recruitment strategies.

Enhance employee engagement and retention:

By analysing data on employee satisfaction, performance, and turnover, organizations can identify factors that contribute to employee engagement and develop strategies to improve retention.

Optimize talent management and development:

By identifying high-potential employees and understanding their development needs, organizations can create targeted development programs that maximize employee performance.

Increase organizational effectiveness and productivity:

By analysing workforce data, organizations can identify areas for improvement in processes, policies, and programs that impact workforce productivity.

Drive better business outcomes:

By aligning workforce strategies with business goals, organizations can achieve greater efficiency, profitability, and overall success.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage, attract, onboard, develop and retain a team of analysts and data modelers/architects supporting the overall Talent (Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, HR Analytics, cyclical talent processes) pillar Accountable for overall Workforce Planning & HR Analytics Pod functional client management including owning the project portfolio for Anaplan and HR Data Solutions supporting Workforce Insights Team initiatives (e.g. GCP, Tableau) Collaborate with business stakeholders to shape end-to-end product strategy and determine business value for our workforce planning and insights solutions Accountable for understanding the needs of the Workforce Planning Team and HR Analytics Pod and developing integrated capabilities in response to those needs Lead and ensure successful end-to-end delivery for complex cross-stream initiatives (discovery, project planning, implementation, testing and stabilization) In alignment with HR governance processes, develop and manage work intake and prioritization processes and maintain project list/portfolio backlogs for assigned areas Overall accountability for the health & sustainability of assigned HR solutions including oversight of technical support and ownership of system controls & processes Manage, measure and communicate clear status of solutions portfolio to Digital & Technology and HR leaders (projects, operational metrics, opportunities, and SLAs) Manage assigned vendor relationships, track D&T vendor spend/POs and tech solutions, participate in contract negotiation and ensure optimal service delivery Proactively anticipate and escalate delivery risks and develop and action mitigation plans Ensure compliance with all relevant data privacy regulations and security protocols Identify and articulate constraints or downstream impacts for requested changes to technology, processes or data Build and utilize internal and external networks to determine the best practices for both HR solutions and work management and delivery Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within team Create and implement sustainable training strategies for teams assigned to support technology for your space Mentor others to learn new skills and deepen their knowledge of systems and processes Stay abreast of the latest digital trends and technologies for your area, recommending innovative solutions to enhance business operations and achieve strategic objectives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (computer science, business administration, or related fields preferred) 7+ years of related experience with proven ability to learn new technologies, and immerse into new processes to quickly build trust and credibility Strong technical background (e.g. Past Information Technology (IT) Analyst or Technical Project Manager) Experience leading technology strategy in service to business strategy & priorities Experience creating strategic road maps, including identifying business needs, aligning to business strategy, prioritization and proactively managing inter-dependences Strong experience managing teams (in-person and virtual), contractors and 3rd party vendor relationships Proven ability to lead cross-stream projects and effectively plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks/activities Strong negotiation, facilitation, influencing and decision-driving skills (internally & externally) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively with technical and business partners at all levels (oral & written) Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment High integrity, sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information Strong ability to solve (problem statements, options/alternatives, pros/cons) Experience in creating business cases and benefits realization plans Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate in a matrix environment Confidence working and leading through ambiguous situations Results oriented with a track record of accomplishments and ability to solve problems and overcome challenges Passion for innovation in industry and digital advances User experience, client service mindset and learning agility required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with HR business and/or technical applications, preferably workforce planning, talent and insights solutions Exposure to Workday or other Human Capital Management (HCM) systems Data governance experience and/or workforce data knowledge * 10+ years of related experience with proven ability to learn new technologies, and immersed into new processes to quickly build trust and credibility