Quaker Houghton

Company Overview:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

We are embarking on an HR systems transformation at Quaker Houghton, and we are hiring a Global HRIS Analyst to provide functional and technical support for our Global HRIS team and Global HR department. The HRIS Analyst will play an important role in planning, designing, and testing new global HR Technology systems, enhance existing systems and implement continuous process improvements. The HRIS Analyst will partner with stakeholders to identify data and reporting requirements and provide effective solutions to meet those business needs while delivering excellent customer service. Together with HR colleagues across the department, the HRIS Analyst will be part of initiatives aimed at improving data management, reporting, workflows, and processes to transform how we work and enhance the value HR delivers.

The Global HRIS team is a connection point between the Global HR and Global IT departments and consults with stakeholders across the business to understand business requirements and translates those into HR solutions. This team supports systems and processes throughout the employee lifecycle for our employee populations in over 30 countries.

Accountabilities:

• Review current HR system functionality for possible improvements, troubleshooting issues, testing new features.
• Regularly audit data tables and perform quality checks to maintain data integrity and consistency across HR systems.
• Create and maintain documentation of business processes.
• Identify, verify, design, and implement enhancements and business process improvements for key HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, reporting)
• Gather, synthesize, define, and implement systems requirements:
• Functional and technical specifications
• System testing
• Development of processes and procedures
• Perform day to day operations, maintenance, and functionality for HR systems.
• Assist systems users and provide ongoing support and service to end users.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain end-user training materials.
• Fulfill reporting requests by identifying requirements and building scalable reports that will support ongoing analysis and influence decision-making.
• Manage ongoing compliance reporting and submissions in a timely and accurate manner to satisfy internal and external requirements.
• Design processes that will enable self-service and automate repeat requests.
• Support annual and ongoing Global HR projects and programs, as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• 4-7 years’ experience in HR/People Systems role
• 2+ years’ prior experience with Workday HCM and solid understanding of Compensation, Time, and Absence modules
• Prior experience using case management tools for issue tracking and resolution.
• Working experience and understanding of employment law requirements, regulations, and data privacy guidelines in multiple countries
• HR certification is a plus.
• Full professional fluency in English is required (spoken and written)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the full MS Office Suite, including MS Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and reporting skills in Excel is required, PowerBI and/or other data visualization tool is preferred.
• Project Management skills and experience

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Systems Thinking – recognizes the various parts of an org and how they affect and interact with each other; identifies root causes and considers impacts.
• Project Management – efficiently develops and implements plans to accomplish goals and is comfortable managing multiple priorities whilst maintaining careful attention to detail and effectively communicating and planning work with others.
• Results-oriented – Holds self and others accountable for achieving objectives.
• Analytical & Problem Solver – Gathers and analyzes information and uses available resources to identify effective and sustainable solutions.
• Innovative – Is open to new ways of doing things and promotes technology.
• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements.

What's in it for you:

• Hybrid working in Conshohocken, PA 2 days per week.
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business.
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry.
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafeteria

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.