Payroll Integration Analyst

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 Hagen-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 and 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

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

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 Payroll Integration Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll data across various systems, including Workday and global payroll vendors. This role involves auditing data, collaborating with stakeholders-understand pain points, collecting requirements, leading projects to implement ne w integrations and improvements, and staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Key Accountabilities

Manage the flow of payroll data between Workday, global payroll vendors, and other related systems.

Conduct regular audits of payroll data across systems to identify and correct discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Need to add a point on Data compilation & Insights for Discovery phase - very critical

Partner with stakeholders in HR, D&T (Digital & Technology), and Finance to communicate data issues, implement corrections, and ensure data alignment.

Lead projects related to the implementation of new payroll integrations or the improvement of existing integrations, including gathering requirements, designing solutions, and managing project timelines.

Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans for system enhancements, upgrades, and new integrations to ensure accurate and reliable payroll processing.

Monitor daily payroll integrations to identify and resolve any issues or errors in a timely manner.

Research and stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to payroll processing and data management.

Document payroll processes, procedures, and system configurations to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Collaborate with the payroll team to support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees.

Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve data accuracy through automation and process optimization

Minimum Qualifications

Education - Full time graduation from an accredited university

10+ years of experience in payroll processing, data analysis, or a related role.

Experience working with Workday Payroll System

Experience with global payroll vendors and global payroll processes with compliance

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, use formulas, and analyze data.

Project management experience, including leading and implementing system integrations or improvements.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments.

Knowledge of multi-country payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

Strong understanding of data integration principles and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.

Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations (related to payroll data).