Human Resources Business Analyst

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service is more than part of our name, it's our mission and our purpose.

The HR Business Analyst will serve as a strategic financial partner of the HR team. The incumbent will support consolidated business planning and analysis matters and HR business unit support. This critical role will assist with delivering the annual financial plan, consolidating monthly and quarterly financial reporting, business unit profitability reporting, and decision support analysis. This role will communicate corporate and business performance, opportunities, and risks to the HR Risk Liaison. The HR Business Analyst will establish relationships to gather information, develop thoughtful conclusions, and support growth, innovation, and investment. The role will offer opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Production/consolidation of monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages including P&L and Balance Sheet driver-based variance analysis.

• Design business driver schedules with business unit personnel to aid in planning and analysis of business unit performance in order to gain deeper understanding of BU variances.

• Facilitate reviews with HR business units to capture and track risks & opportunities.

• Provide support for the HR business units' inputs into the annual financial plan.

• Communicate and explain financial results/variances.

• Actively interpret and review key drivers of performance i.e. metrics related to project plans, initiatives, KRIs, etc.; participate in the regular report-out of Human Resources performance and people metrics

• Develop new methods to capture and report key financial data.

• Support the information gathering and audit requests related to the preparation of quarterly earnings releases and quarterly and annual SEC reports, including 10-Qs and 10-Ks.

• Assist in the research and documentation of new accounting and regulatory guidance to ensure timely identification and compliance.

• Provide requested supporting documentation as required by internal and external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of their annual audits/exams, quarterly reviews and risk assessments.

• Maintain SOX compliance for all SEC/Regulatory reporting processes; ensuring that the managers and staff are reviewing and maintaining processes and related documentation on a recurring basis as their business needs and procedures change.

• Complete special projects and cross training as deemed necessary by management.

• Continuing education relating to job functions - Regulatory and SEC Reporting.

• Drive the development of policies, procedures and processes for internal functional areas.

• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure proper financial reconciliations are completed timely and accurately.

• Support the mission, strategy, and values of the Company.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 4+ years related experience.

• Must have strong accounting and analytical skills and knowledge.

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.

• Must have the ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.

• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; PowerBI preferred.

• Proficient in Oracle GL and Oracle SmartView preferred.

• Must have strong, proven knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of financial analysis techniques and methodologies with ability to engage complex tools.

• Must have a strong consultative interpersonal skills with ability to influence inter-departmental teams.

• Must have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, both verbal and written.

• Must have strong work ethic and business acumen with an inherent curious instinct.

• Must have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and make appropriate decisions based on business objectives.

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at careers@wsfsbank.com.

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.