India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

Position Title	Data Analyst - Contingent Workforce Management (CWM) Program	Function/Group	Global Shared Services (GSS)
Location	India	Shift Timing	1.30 pm to 10.30 pm
Role Reports to	Designation	Remote/Hybrid/in-Office	Hybrid

ABOUT GENERAL MILLS

We make foodthe world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we've been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence an d growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out

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JOB OVERVIEW

Function Overview

Global Shared Services (GSS) enables General Mills to compete and win every day with a relentless focus on service excellence. Our Shared Services model leverages domain excellence to drive scaled cost-efficient delivery. We do that by delivering our services with a balance between cost and capability increasing productivity through optimized processes and tools and upholding company standards, policies, and practices. GSS touches virtually every aspect of the General Mills enterprise, including EmployeeServices, Business Services, Global Workforce Solutions, and Global Data Governance Services.

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Purpose of the role

The Contingent Workforce Program Professional will play a critical role in supporting the efficient and effective management of our global contingent workforce. This individual will be responsible for data collection, validation, and integrity efforts related to our Vendor Management System (VMS), specifically Workday VNDLY. Additionally, this role will actively contribute to strategic projects aimed at globalizing and enhancing our contingent workforce program. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a dynamic environment. The role may also support other VMS projects as well as provide some backup support to other program consultants when there are peaks in requisition management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Data Management & VMS Support:

Collect, compile, and validate contingent worker data from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and format data for bulk uploads into the Workday VNDLY VMS, ensuring compliance with system requirements and data governance standards.
Perform regular data audits and reconciliation to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining high data quality within the VMS.
Support VMS users with data-related inquiries and provide guidance on data entry best practices.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of VMS reports and dashboards to monitor key contingent workforce metrics.

Program Globalization & Project Support:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the global expansion and standardization of the contingent workforce program.
Participate in project planning, execution, and monitoring activities related to program enhancements, system integrations, and policy development.
Actively support VMS-specific projects, including system enhancements, user acceptance testing, and the rollout of new features.
Conduct research and analysis to support program design decisions and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Assist in the development of training materials and documentation for new processes or system functionalities.
Support change management efforts by communicating updates and providing support to stakeholders during program transitions.

Operational & Team Support:

Provide backup support to other program consultants during peak periods of requisition management to ensure timely processing and fulfillment.

Reporting & Analytics:

Generate ad-hoc reports and analyses as requested by managem ent to support strategic decision-making.
Contribute to the development of program metrics and KPIs to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in a data-focused role, HR operations, procurement, or contingent workforce management.
Experience with Vendor Management Systems (VMS) direct experience with Workday VNDLY is preferred.
Proven experience with data collection, validation, and analysis.
Experience supporting projects, particularly those with a global scope, is a plus.

Skills:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data manipulation).
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Familiarity with contingent workforce concepts, policies, and best practices is a plus

CWM Data Analyst