Senior Manager, Advanced People Analytics

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC seeks a Senior Manager, Advanced People Analytics for its HR Data Sciences Team. The ideal candidate will lead research and product development to transform workforce data into actionable insights using advanced analytics, collaborating with a team of data scientists. This role requires strong expertise in analytics, modeling, and HR strategy.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Leaders who support your development through coaching

Ability to make a difference

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in people analytics or related HR roles.
• Experience with advanced analytics and predictive modeling is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead advanced analytics projects across the employee life cycle.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in HR and business.
• Mentor and develop a team of analysts and data scientists.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Storytelling

Data Visualization

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Organizational Network Analysis (ONA)

People Analytics

Python (Programming Language)

Structured Query Language (SQL)

Education

Degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Business, or I/O Psychology

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC, one of Canada’s largest and most respected employers, is looking for a Senior Manager, Advanced People Analytics to join our HR Data Sciences Team. Leveraging advanced analytics, statistics, research science, machine learning and cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, this team is sought after to surface crucial insights that inform talent and business strategies.

You will lead research projects and product development efforts that will transform workforce data into actionable insights. You will work independently on analyses but also collaborate with to a team of highly qualified data scientists and engineers. You will be a go-to consultant for senior stakeholders in the business and HR, giving strategic advice and recommendations on an on-going basis.

We are looking for someone who is excited to move the People Analytics field forward. Through previous work experience, community involvement or personal projects, you have a clear passion for what you do.

What will you do?

Design & Lead:

• Design and lead end-to-end advanced analytics and quantitative research projects across all phases of the employee life cycle.

• Develop evidence-based frameworks and models to support talent management, development, and workforce planning.

• Mentor and develop a team of analysts, researchers and data scientists fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.

Analyze & Execute:

• Identify trends, patterns, and root causes in complex datasets and translate findings into strategic, actionable insights.

• Conduct advanced analyses (descriptive, diagnostic and prescriptive) using methods such as causal inference, time series analysis, hypothesis testing, supervised and unsupervised ML etc.

• Monitor KPIs and workforce metrics to track organizational health and recommend interventions.

Advise & Collaborate:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior HR and business leaders by translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives and strategic recommendations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Business, IT and other departments to deliver high quality results.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Business, I/O Psychology, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in people analytics, talent research, or related data-intensive HR roles ideally in a matrixed or global organization

• Proven experience with advanced analytics, statistics and predictive modeling

• Proficiency in tools such as Python, SQL, and data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

• Deep understanding of HR functions, workforce dynamics, and employee lifecycle

• Strong leadership and project management skills with experience managing and growing high-performing teams

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills; able to influence and advise senior leaders.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Workday HRIS

• Experience with employee listening and survey analytics.

• Familiarity with external labor market data, benchmarking tools, and workforce intelligence platforms.

• Familiarity with organizational network analysis (ONA), NLP, or text analytics applied to HR data.

• Knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) as they relate to employee data.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

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Job Skills

Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), People Analytics, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL), Workday Software

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-09

Application Deadline:

2025-06-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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