HRIS Business Analyst

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UHN is seeking a Business/HRIS Analyst to manage HR data reporting processes and optimize data access across its healthcare operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in healthcare settings, and proficiency with SQL and Power BI. This permanent full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Government organization benefits

Opportunities for development and promotions

Competitive offer packages

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a healthcare or HR decision support environment.
• Experience with project planning methodology and developing reports.
• Hands-on knowledge of HR systems and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize HR data reporting processes.
• Create and maintain KPI reports aligned with UHN's Balanced Scorecard.
• Perform system administration and support various analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project planning

Data management

SQL

Power BI

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Crystal Reports

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital, with occasional travel to other sites
Department: People & Culture
Reports to: Senior Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: June 19, 2025

Position Summary

We want someone who loves data and troubleshooting, is able to create complex SQL queries comfortably. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing our HR data reporting processes; ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of workforce data across the organization. You will play a key role in transforming raw HRIS data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

You ideally have experience working with data in a hospital environment, and experience collaborating with HR teams (such as Payroll, Digital, Benefits and Compensation) and other functional areas (such as finance, clinical operations, quality and safety). You should be able to find meaning in data so that the derived knowledge can be used to make informed decisions and assist the organization in making better business decisions.

Duties

• As a member of the HRIS Team, the Business/HRIS Analyst will be responsible for the creation, execution and maintenance of KPI and reports.
• Benchmarking of best practices in HR, quality improvement measures, and special projects will be key components of this role.
• Responsibilities will include, developing the HR dashboard and performance metrics that are aligned with UHN's Balanced Scorecard, as well as liaising with the Management Decision Support Team within Shared Information Management Services (SIMS).
• System Administration including but not limited to user management, security role management, audits and troubleshooting.
• Writing scripts in SQL, DAX (Power BI).
• Work on special projects includes Employee Opinion Survey, UHN's risk assessment of HR priorities, Human Resources Dashboard Indicators, training analysis, person power planning, etc.
• Conduct various analysis to support hoc requests.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of reporting through rigorous testing.
• Adhere to audit and data verification processes for all financial and compensation reporting to ensure information is correct and maintained properly.
• Simplify complex information and communicate findings to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years experience in a healthcare or Human Resources decision support environment.
• Experience with project planning methodology.
• Experience designing and developing standard and ad hoc reports for both internal and external purposes.
• Advanced use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative, embrace challenges and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work accurately while meeting tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive financial and employee information Hands-on knowledge of HR systems and practices would be a valuable asset.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI and Crystal Report writing would be an asset.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.