Ferrara

Analyst, People Hub

Ferrara  •  $71k - $100k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Work Location: ​[Fairfield, CA]​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

As an Analyst in the People Hub within People & Organization (P&O), you will be the first point of contact for Ferrara colleagues, assisting with inquiries and providing solutions while demonstrating care, empathy and respect. You will handle a variety of tasks, such as processing data transactions in P&O systems, resolving issues and improving process performance. Alongside your teammates, you'll ensure the People Hub delivers a great experience for Ferrara colleagues while safeguarding compliance and improving efficiency for the Company.

Ways you will make a difference

Employee Engagement & Communications

  • Design and execute employee engagement campaigns, including newsletters, site communications, awareness initiatives, interactive quizzes, contests, and recognition programs to increase employee participation and engagement.
  • Develop communication strategies and activation plans to drive adoption of HR programs, policies, systems, and organizational initiatives.
  • Create presentations, communication materials, and engagement metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and continuously improve participation.

People Analytics & Reporting

  • Analyze HR, payroll, attendance, scheduling, and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting for business leaders using reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI.
  • Perform data validation, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis to ensure data accuracy across HR, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

Process Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead automation initiatives leveraging tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps, and reporting technologies to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve service delivery.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance the employee experience through digital solutions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements and monitor effectiveness.

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership

  • Build strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, People & Organization teams, plant leadership, supervisors, managers, payroll, and other functional stakeholders to support business objectives.
  • Consult with stakeholders to understand challenges, provide operational recommendations, and drive resolution of complex employee lifecycle, payroll, attendance, and system-related issues.
  • Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure alignment, compliance, and consistent execution of people processes.

Knowledge Management & Governance

  • Support development of knowledge articles, training materials, job aids, and standard operating procedures to promote self-service and operational excellence.
  • Monitor trends in employee inquiries and recommend proactive solutions, communications, or training initiatives to reduce recurring issues.

Skills that will make you successful

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Human Resources specialization is a plus
  • 2+ years of work experience – previous experience in shared services, contact center or professional service delivery environment
  • Familiarity with HR systems, processes and practices, with ability to navigate common enterprise HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, ServiceNow, etc.)
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and capable of independently establishing priorities
  • Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information with unwavering attention to detail
  • Ability to consistently deliver high quality service in a professional manner while managing a high volume of transactions
  • Spanish language skills are a plus

Experiences that will support your success

  • Experience developing employee engagement and communication campaigns.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce, payroll, attendance, and HR data.
  • Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and other reporting or workflow automation tools.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data reconciliation capabilities.
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience presenting insights and recommendations to leadership audiences.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of process optimization methodologies.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $71,100 - $99.540 annually + 10% bonus potential.

Ferrara

About Ferrara

We are Ferrara, an undisputed leader in sugar confections. Ferrara is #1 in the category in the US with ambitions of being the global leader by leveraging our focus, capabilities, and brand portfolio to drive category development for our community, customer, and consumers.

Our diverse portfolio of two dozen brands includes SweeTARTS®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®.

Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has over 4,000 dedicated employees and an operational network of over a dozen locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
1908
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