Human Resources Information Systems - Data Analyst

City of Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is seeking a HRIS - Data Analyst to manage the HRIS system, ensure data integrity, and deliver workforce insights through reports and dashboards. You will partner with HR, IT and Finance to optimize processes and enable informed decisions across the organization.

Required are a degree or diploma in business, HR, information systems or data analytics, plus 3+ years in HRIS, payroll analytics and BI tooling. Municipal experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, HR, IS or Data Analytics.
• 3+ years experience in HRIS payroll, workforce analytics and reporting.
• Experience in municipal/public sector environments is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau and SQL would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the HRIS, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Develop HR data reports and dashboards to guide planning and budgeting.
• Audit payroll and HR data, reconcile discrepancies across systems.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance on reporting solutions and training.
• Support system improvements and governance across departments.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Data analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or degree in Business Administration

Human Resources

Information Systems

Data Analytics

Tools

Oracle HCM

Workday

Job description

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) - Data Analyst to fill a Regular (permanent) Full-time position. The HRIS - Data Analyst provides support for the administration, maintenance, reporting, and continuous improvement of The City’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) systems and workforce data processes. The role supports the department with data entry, data integrity, reporting and analytics, system and process optimization, and stakeholder training while delivering actionable workforce insights that support operational, strategic, and legislative requirements. The position works collaboratively with the HR Systems Specialists, to provide accurate workforce information to support operational and legislative requirements. The position works collaboratively across departments to support HR processes, system-related initiatives, and day-to-day operational needs.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and administration of the HRIS, including data maintenance, system troubleshooting, user support, and ensuring data integrity and security.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze HR data reports and dashboards to support decision-making across workforce planning, budgeting, and operations.
• Monitor and audit HR and payroll data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, and reconcile discrepancies across systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to HR systems, reporting, and data management, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver reporting solutions, provide system training, and support strategic and operational initiatives.

As our preferred candidate, you will have

• Diploma or degree in: Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related field *Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in HRIS payroll administration, workforce analytics and reporting, business intelligence.
• Experience in a municipal, public sector, unionized, or regulated environment is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, systems and workforce data structures
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation)
  • Power BI, Tableau or similar visualization tools
  • SQL or database querying would be an asset.
• Experience working with HRIS systems such as Oracle HCM, Workday would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and unionized workforce environments would be an asset.
• Experience supporting system implementations or upgrades would be an asset.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy legislation, and records management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements related to employee information.

Affiliation: Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Status: Regular Full-time
Remuneration: $41.28 to $43.45 per hour.
Hours of Work: 75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.