HR Finance and Business Analyst - Oahu

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P FP HR FINANCE Department of the P VP HUMAN RESOURCES Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available.  (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Supports Human Resources with evaluating information gathered from multiple sources and decomposes high-level information into details. Provides financial reporting and technology support to the process area to maximize the quality and delivery of HR programs and services in support of the overall Company strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Financial Analyses and Metrics

Contributes to the development and implementation of initiatives to improve Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs related to identification of cost efficiencies, cost effectiveness, and cross-functional benchmarking reporting and metrics. Leads and supports annual benchmarking continuous improvement efforts, working closely with management teams overseeing strategic initiatives to track and report cost-saving efforts.  Analyzes data and trends and supports efforts to incorporate use of data in performance measurement, management audits, continuous improvement, etc. Assists with Staffing Committee meeting minutes and follow-up items.

• Financial Reporting

Assists with the monthly financial reporting for HR and extracting of monthly data and reports, UI Planner updates, monitor, and analyze financial performance, which is inclusive of, but not limited to, tracking of daily flex spending account activity, account reconciliations, variance analysis, data extraction, and assists with dashboard data refreshing and refinement. Works with key stakeholders to identify root causes for discrepancies, supports the implementation and reporting of cost containment and efficiency measures, and other financial analysis, as required. Responsible for and oversees the Process Area’s procurement process which includes creation of purchase requisitions, service entry sheets, and maintenance of the HR procurement log.

• Process Improvement

Document processes, identifies HR concerns, and compiles data analysis reports. Acts as a change agent for business process adoption and improvement. Assists with managing changes that results from new requirements, defects, or incidents through the implementation process. Performs statistical analysis, summaries, and interprets data into business pertinent information. Ensures the efficient recording and secure storage of HR metrics, including attendance and employee performance data. Analyzes information flow across different business processes and systems and how it supports business objectives. 

• Regulatory Filings

Assists with and provides support for the development, preparation, submission, presentation and execution of submissions for significant investigations and other regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC” or “Commission”), including testimony, exhibits, work papers, and information request responses.

• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems. Knowledge of SAP and UI Planner is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR systems, including but not limited to SAP/SuccessFactors and related applications.
• Excellent understanding of application data, reporting, data curation, and data analytics. 
• Familiarity with data analytics tools; e.g., Power BI, SQL, Tableau, and Office for Analytics.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge level of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, etc.)
• Familiarity or ability to learn the PUC regulatory process in Hawaii
• Familiarity or ability to learn utility accounting, finance, and rate-making principles
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal financial regulations and laws
• Ability to learn company specific software applications and databases

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take complex technical concepts, statistical data and industry specific information and write comprehensive documents that are easy to read and comprehensible by all audiences (public, regulators, legislators or other interested parties).
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Company personnel, regulatory commission staff and Consumer Advocate staff, is required.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism in a fast paced, demanding work environment.  Ability to remain flexible and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

Experience Requirements

• Several (5-7) years experience in data analysis, business process improvement, and business process automation with one to three years experience in the area of HR functional administration and/or end-user HR functions.
• Several (3-5) years of project management/process improvement experience that includes development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment.
• Several (3-5) years of human resources administration generalist experience, employee benefits and employee database experience, highly desired.
• Several (3-5) years experience with HR systems preferably SAP or Oracle.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu 

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the HR Finance and Business Analyst - Oahu [Req ID 10326] position is $79,600.00 to $101,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.