Human Resources Analyst - Remote

Who We Are

Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we're proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco - an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com

Job Summary

The HR Analyst is a detail-oriented and strategically minded professional responsible for Human Resources Data and Payroll coordination. This role is instrumental in transforming HR data into actionable insights, optimizing HR systems, and ensuring accurate payroll coordination with Sysco's Global Support Center. The ideal colleague will combine analytical expertise with an understanding of HR processes and payroll operations.

Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Strategic Support

• Collect, clean, and analyze HR data from multiple sources (Workday - HCM, ATS, LMS, etc.).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support HR Partners, Finance and leadership.
• Identify trends and insights to inform human capital optimization, workforce planning, DEI, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Support strategic HR initiatives, projects and priorities with data-driven recommendations and predictive analytics.
  
  

HRIS Optimization

• Collaborate with HR Partners and Sysco's Shared Services and HRIS teams, and project teams to enhance system functionality and data integrity. Perform regular audits and advise appropriate GWW-HR Partner to create Workday Help Case when missing or incomplete data.
• Streamline reporting workflows and improve user experience for HR stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent data definitions and reporting standards across GWW-HR and HR client groups/regions.
  
  

Payroll Coordination

• Prepare and coordinate bi-weekly payroll processing with Sysco's Shared Services Center, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other payroll-impacting events.
• Monitor ADP eTime timekeeping, including set-up and review of time records to ensure management approval by payroll submission deadline; provide colleague/management training and updating related materials, as needed.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
• Submit one-time payments, including quarterly sales incentives, marketing Spiffs, President's Distinguished Sales Award and other special incentives subject to management approval.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issue resolution.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field.
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 2 years of experience in HR analytics, payroll coordination, or a related role.
• Experience in advanced Excel, Power BI or Tableau
• Experience with Workday HCM platform (HR Management, Payroll, Time Tracking, Talent & Learning Management, etc.) and ADP eTime
• Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) is a plus.
• Experience working in a global or multi-site organization is a plus.
  
  

Professional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to take a business question or problem and develop structured analytics to answer or inform others with minimum instructions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas), Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in advanced Excel, Power BI or Tableau, and Workday HCM platform (HR Management, Payroll, Time Tracking, Talent & Learning Management, etc.) and ADP eTime
• Knowledge/familiarity of SQL and in a scripting language, such as R, and/or Python.
• Collaborative team player who can synthesize feedback and direction from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings on multiple projects simultaneously
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism always.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• While this position will primarily work in an office environment, this position may require occasional travel to visit other office locations or attend company meetings and training.
• If working remote, must have required software to ensure secure communications and have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in colleague or conference calls in a business-friendly environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position may require working overtime depending on business needs.
  
  

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.