HR Analyst

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking an HR Analyst to provide insights and analytics to enhance workforce efficiency. The ideal candidate has a background in HR or workforce analytics within healthcare, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools. This role involves preparing reports, collaborating with departments, and presenting data insights. The position offers a chance to influence strategic decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR or workforce analytics in healthcare.
• Completion of a professional development program in people analytics preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workforce metrics and prepare reports.
• Communicate insights effectively to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders to optimize workforce utilization.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SQL

PowerBI

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Summary & Requirements

The People Experience Team promotes excellence in people by supporting TEAM RVH through the employee life cycle by delivering innovative people strategies and programs that attract and retain TEAM RVH and support a highly engaged workforce that feels valued, recognized, and safe and allows them to grow to reach their full potential.

The incumbent in this role will provide HR analysis and strategic problem-solving to identify trends and develop data-driven solutions that support decision making. As the HR Analyst you will leverage key data assets to strengthen operational efficiency, improve workforce optimization, and support strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing big data to identify workforce trends and insights. The Analyst will be responsible for building, reviewing, and refining workforce reports and HR dashboards and effectively communicating complex technical concepts via data storytelling techniques. The Analyst will utilize research and innovation to identify and build on areas of improvement to support programs and organization wide goals. A focus for this role is on HR metrics, including pulling the data with an ability to translate HR data into actionable business strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and refine workforce reports and dashboards, ensuring outputs are accurate and reliable
• Leverage data storytelling techniques to communicate complex insights in a clear, compelling way that supports strategic and operational decisions
• Collaborate with leaders to optimize the use of workforce within departments/units considering staffing models of care, existing complements, and budget allocations
• Prepare and analyze workforce metrics, schedules, and budget data to produce reports for People Experience operations, including preparing and distributing quarterly and annual reports and participating in benchmarking surveys
• Provide analytical and data support to leadership during collective agreement negotiations
• Work with TES to build and develop HR reporting metrics, ad-hoc reports, and People Experience leadership information to facilitate analysis of trends (i.e., status splits [full-time/part-time ratios], leaves, etc.), administration of various planning and improvement of processes
• Collect and analyze workforce data for broader workforce planning activities for the organization that ensures strategic planning translates into improvement recommendations for operational efficiencies
• Prepare and deliver clear and professional reports and presentations to leaders across the organization
  
  

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in Human Resources or workforce analytics in healthcare required
• Completion of a professional development program in people analytics and/or machine learning, an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Analytical tools and Human Resources Information Systems to analyze, manipulate and present/illustrate information/data
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, including the ability to translate data into actionable strategies
• Understanding of budgets, finance, staffing models, FTE’s, etc., an asset
• Experience with the use of HR systems required, including HRIS, time, attendance, and scheduling systems (i.e. Kronos/UKG) as well as understand HR functions such as workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, performance management, and employee engagement
• Experience conducting research and forming informational reports containing recommendations and conclusions
• Familiarity with employment/labour legislation
• Experience with Quality Improvement Science, Project Management, and familiarity with Lean methodologies an asset
• Previous experience in determining and producing workforce analytics/HR dashboards
• Demonstrated intermediate skills in Microsoft Office such as MS Excel as well as data analytics software including SSRS, SQL, and PowerBI
  
  

You are ideal for this position if you have:

• Demonstrated analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to compile data with strong attention to detail
• Experience working with and managing large HR datasets
• Experience maintaining with database report-writing tools such as SSRS, PowerBI, and SQL
• Experience working with HR data analytics and an understanding of the key metrics
• Proven experience in using data for operational decision support and improvement
• Proven flexibility and ability to adapt positively to change, deadlines and, shifting priorities
• Ability to manage multiple data projects and coordinate with cross-function teams for data collection and implementation
• Highly developed presentation/facilitation skills both written and oral, with a proven ability to take complex data and clearly express it in a compelling manner
• Effective planning and organization skills and a high level of initiative and self-direction
• Proven knowledge of Quality Improvement Science, Project Management, and Change Management principles and methodologies
• Ability to manage information of a confidential and sensitive nature