People & Culture - Senior Analyst/Analyst, Workforce Planning

ARITZIA; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Canada is seeking a Senior Analyst/Analyst for Workforce Planning. In this role, you will gather business inputs, analyze scheduling data, and build optimized schedules to enhance employee experience and meet business goals. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Excel and a focus on operational efficiency. Compensation ranges between $50,000 and $85,000 CAD annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

In-office fitness studio

24/7 wellness resources

Aspirational Workplace

Additional amenities

Self-care promotions

Qualifications

• Commitment to learn Aritzia's leadership principles.
• Ability to take on new opportunities and challenges.
• Dedication to operational efficiency.
• Intellectual and emotional intelligence for cross-functional partnerships.
• Skills to set clear objectives.

Responsibilities

• Gather required business inputs for schedule planning.
• Analyze and optimize scheduling inputs for labour forecasts.
• Build optimized schedules to drive business goals.
• Support management with live schedule changes.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Operational efficiency

Cross-functional partnership

Time management

Results-oriented

Job description

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Workforce Planning Department is to schedule to match the needs of the business with the optimal talent, while controlling labour wastage in support of an incredible employee and client experience.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Workforce Planning sub‑department, you will be part of the team responsible for effectively aligning human capital with the needs of the business. As the Analyst, Workforce Planning, you will support in creating and optimizing Store and Concierge schedules in order to maximize profitable sales, control labour wastage, and enhance employee experience within our Retail business. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless— from a rewarding career in Workforce Planning to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Analyst/Analyst, Workforce Planning, you will:

• Gather all required business inputs to ensure data‑driven decisions are made when planning and developing the schedule
• Analyze, process, and optimize all scheduling inputs to enable accurate labour needs forecasts at the store level
• Build optimized schedules to effectively drive business goals while minimizing labour wastage
• Support Store and Product Management with live week schedule changes and resulting labour adjustments to align with workforce management principles

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Business and People Leadership principles
• An ability to take on new opportunities and challenges, with a passion to continue to develop and grow oneself
• A dedication to operational efficiency, investing in process and systems to improve team and business results
• The intellectual and emotional intelligence to tactically partner cross‑functionally in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The skills to set clear objectives and hold oneself accountable to reach your full capability and maximize your capacity
• Proven skills, education, and/or applicable certifications in Excel, and an appetite to continuously learn and develop oneself
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value and drive the business
• A sense of urgency executing job responsibilities, prioritizing urgent and important work
• An ability to identify, evaluate, and suggest business opportunities for today and tomorrow, considering top line and bottom line impacts

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $85,000 CAD per year. The final agreed‑upon salary may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed‑upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

• Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in‑house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in‑office fitness studio and gym with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, custom‑created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry‑cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self‑care promos and on‑site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.