Master Data Analyst, Human Resources – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 31402BR
Department: Personnel Records
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Dec 19, 2024

$37 - 51k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The purpose of this position is to accurately maintain associate master data and direct deposit information as well as the Rehire Appeals process. The incumbent will be knowledgeable on the pre-hire, hire and transfer processes so they are able to process and assist on any questions that arise from the business areas. The incumbent will complete specific verifications of employment requested by associates and outside businesses, understanding what can be handled internally and what should be directed to Thomas and Company. Finally, the incumbent will maintain the rehire eligibility process to determine whether an associate is currently eligible to reapply with the company or whether there is an ineligibility record that is stopping this former associate from being eligible.
Responsibilities include:

• Weekly processing of master data actions (Hire/ Rehires, Transfers, Pay Rates, Direct Deposit, Name, Race and Gender, Birthdate, and Address) in SAP
• Handling the Rehire Eligibility Process to determine whether an associate is currently eligible to reapply with the company immediately or whether there is an ineligibility record that is stopping this former associate from being eligible
• Process incoming rehire eligibility forms for Employment Law & Investigations and other related business areas
• Analyzing and completing verbal and written verification of employment requests
• Completing Verification of Employment requests that are processed internal and/or provide guidance to verifiers and/or associates on how to utilize Thomas & Company
• Working with various systems, including SAP, EES, Applicant Management System (AMS), Host, and ViewStar
• Coordinating with other business areas (i.e. Payroll, Benefits, retirement) to ensure cross functional processes are handled appropriately
• Answering calls regarding master data, AMS rehire eligibility, verification of employment and general department related polices
• Processing direct deposit cancellations, changes from error reports and assisting associates with direct deposit enrollment questions and issues
• Fielding questions and requests from business locations and/or associates related to Hire, Transfer, Master Data, Direct Deposit and various general questions
• Sending Direct Deposit notifications for associates who are not enrolled in direct deposit
• Various other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Supervisor

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Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize including the ability to handle a high volume of work accurately and efficiently
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player in a positive manner)
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access
• Basic skills in Outlook
• Willingness to work extended hours including overtime, holidays, and Saturdays as needed to meet business needs

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Preferred Qualifications

• One-year Publix experience working in Personnel, HR or an equivalent analytical related field
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Intermediate skills in Outlook
• Intermediate knowledge of various systems used within Publix such as MSS (Manager Self-Service), SAP, ViewStar, Host, AMS and other custom databases, etc.
• Intermediate skills with Thomas and Company
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

**Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence**

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