People Allocation Lead Jobs

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Human Resources Services (HRS) is an internal function providing global operations and business support across Brookfield’s lines of business.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled People Allocation Lead to join our team. As part of the HR Services (HRS) team, the Lead will be reporting directly into Manager, Insights & Data Analytics within the Human Resources Services (HRS) team. As a Lead specializing in complex allocations and people financials, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate allocations and people costs is processed and reported in a timely and efficient manner. You will also provide support for various ad hoc finance requests to facilitate decision-making and financial analysis. This role requires a keen eye for detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of financial principles.

By taking an active role in process design and improvement, you will contribute to streamlining operations, reducing errors, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the function. This proactive approach will facilitate better decision-making and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team and the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities

Below are specific areas where the successful candidate has knowledge and experience.

Allocations:

• Prepare documentation and presentations to explain allocation methodologies and results to stakeholders.
• Conduct complex financial analysis to allocate people costs across different departments, projects, or business units.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to gather allocation criteria and ensure that they adhere to accounting principles and company policies.

Payroll Financial Reporting:

• Reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Oversee the preparation and generation of payroll-related financial reports, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Analyze payroll trends and variances, providing insights to management for decision-making and cost control.

Ad hoc Finance Requests:

• Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data to address specific inquiries and provide comprehensive insights.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, models, and presentations as required for special projects, financial planning, or performance evaluation.
• Respond promptly and effectively to ad hoc finance requests from various stakeholders, such as department heads, senior management, or auditors.

Data Integrity and Compliance:

• Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary data, explanations, and support.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain appropriate controls and checks to safeguard financial data integrity and confidentiality.

Process Design and Improvement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze existing financial processes, identify pain points, and propose solutions for improvement.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new financial processes or enhancements to existing processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuously monitor process performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), making data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Conduct process mapping exercises to document current workflows and identify areas of inefficiency or potential risk.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial software).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and payroll processes
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, complex allocations, and payroll reporting.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.