HR Finance and Business Analyst - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package. Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION: The P FP HR FINANCE Department of the P VP HUMAN RESOURCES Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) JOB FUNCTION: Supports Human Resources with evaluating information gathered from multiple sources and decomposes high-level information into details. Provides financial reporting and technology support to the process area to maximize the quality and delivery of HR programs and services in support of the overall Company strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance preferred, or equivalent work experience .
Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems.
Knowledge of SAP and UI Planner is preferred.
Working knowledge of HR systems, including but not limited to SAP/SuccessFactors and related applications.
Excellent understanding of application data, reporting, data curation, and data analytics.
Familiarity with data analytics tools; e.g., Power BI, SQL, Tableau, and Office for Analytics.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge level of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, etc.)
Familiarity or ability to learn the PUC regulatory process in Hawaii
Familiarity or ability to learn utility accounting, finance, and rate-making principles
Familiarity with applicable state and federal financial regulations and laws
Ability to learn company specific software applications and databases
Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills.
Demonstrated ability to take complex technical concepts, statistical data and industry specific information and write comprehensive documents that are easy to read and comprehensible by all audiences (public, regulators, legislators or other interested parties).
Demonstrated excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Company personnel, regulatory commission staff and Consumer Advocate staff, is required.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and assignments.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Several (5-7) years experience in data analysis, business process improvement, and business process automation with one to three years experience in the area of HR functional administration and/or end-user HR functions.
Several (3-5) years of project management/process improvement experience that includes development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment.
Several (3-5) years of human resources administration generalist experience, employee benefits and employee database experience, highly desired.
Several (3-5) years experience with HR systems preferably SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

Financial Analyses and Metrics Contributes to the development and implementation of initiatives to improve Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs related to identification of cost efficiencies, cost effectiveness, and cross-functional benchmarking reporting and metrics.
Leads and supports annual benchmarking continuous improvement efforts, working closely with management teams overseeing strategic initiatives to track and report cost-saving efforts.
Analyzes data and trends and supports efforts to incorporate use of data in performance measurement, management audits, continuous improvement, etc.
Assists with Staffing Committee meeting minutes and follow-up items.
Assists with the monthly financial reporting for HR and extracting of monthly data and reports, UI Planner updates, monitor, and analyze financial performance, which is inclusive of, but not limited to, tracking of daily flex spending account activity, account reconciliations, variance analysis, data extraction, and assists with dashboard data refreshing and refinement.
Works with key stakeholders to identify root causes for discrepancies, supports the implementation and reporting of cost containment and efficiency measures, and other financial analysis, as required.
Responsible for and oversees the Process Area’s procurement process which includes creation of purchase requisitions, service entry sheets, and maintenance of the HR procurement log.
Document processes, identifies HR concerns, and compiles data analysis reports.
Acts as a change agent for business process adoption and improvement.
Assists with managing changes that results from new requirements, defects, or incidents through the implementation process.
Performs statistical analysis, summaries, and interprets data into business pertinent information.
Ensures the efficient recording and secure storage of HR metrics, including attendance and employee performance data.
Analyzes information flow across different business processes and systems and how it supports business objectives.
Assists with and provides support for the development, preparation, submission, presentation and execution of submissions for significant investigations and other regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC” or “Commission”), including testimony, exhibits, work papers, and information request responses.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.