Senior HR Employment Cost Analyst

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position:

The Senior Employment Cost Analyst reports to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards within the Total Rewards COE of Louis Dreyfus Company (NAM).  The Senior Employment Cost Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and managing employment costs, reporting on KPIs and people cost analytics to create insights to guide decision making.  The incumbent will utilize advanced tools such as Power BI and Workday to perform this work. This role requires a deep understanding of employment cost structures, data analysis, and the ability to provide strategic insights to support decision-making processes.

*This position is hybrid 4 days in office and subject to change.*

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

1. Analyze employment cost data to include managing budgets, identifying variances, and recognizing trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization. Independently articulate trends and recommendations to leaders. Support Regional HR Head on prepare an HR budget by identifying key expenses, gathering data, estimating costs, and reviewing with leadership, while providing regular updates, and facilitate strategic decision-making.
2. Perform accrual true-up processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
3. Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to provide insights and recommendations on employment cost management.
4. Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards using Power BI to visualize employment cost metrics.
5. Utilize Workday and other tools & systems to manage and track employment cost data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
6. Conduct regular audits of employment cost data to ensure integrity and accuracy.
7. Prepare and present monthly financial reports related to employment costs.
8. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to employment cost management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field. Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employment cost / financial analysis within HR or a related role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are basic qualifications:

• Advanced excel skills
• Proficiency in Power BI and Workday is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data analysis
• Confidentiality

Working Conditions

• Office environment in hybrid organization. Extensions of regular working hour are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Ability to make independent decisions regarding job evaluation and salary recommendations.
• Ability to guide HR Managers and Business leaders in compensation decisions
• Ability to lead meetings with business leaders independently
• Clearly communicate total rewards concepts

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us