Data Analyst

Job Description
Data Analyst Montreal, QC (Hybrid - 50% REMOTE) 10 Months

Comment: To deliver upon the ambition, the team is looking for a skilled proactive professional, passionate about Data, Operations, Reporting and Dashboard support with proven experience in data investigation, management of reporting and supporting our stakeholders with their data needs.

Summary of the role:

• Analytics & Insights team delivers decision-supporting dashboards and headcount reports to HR Management, HR Subject Matters Experts (SMEs) and Business leads.
• To deliver upon the ambition, the team is looking for a skilled proactive professional, passionate about Data, Operations, Reporting and Dashboard support with proven experience in data investigation, management of reporting and supporting our stakeholders with their data needs.
• The candidate must also demonstrate strong interpersonal relationship skills, and the ability to closely work with senior leaders in HR and business leads to shape data-driven solutions, provide insights and support our data infrastructure though data configuration activities. Acting as a front-door to the HR Analytics team and the HRIS team, their passion for analytics, supporting stakeholders with their data and IT needs must be complemented with the ability to be organized, prioritize and negotiate timelines, work efficiently with peer business and technology teams, and have strong interest in leaning the business.
• The candidate will also perform business analysis, day-to-day HRIS and Analytics support and deliver PeopleSoft reporting, as well as maintenance of our PeopleAnalytics dashboards including visualization enhancements using Power BI. This is a key position requiring both technical knowledge and business acumen and is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position will provide stimulating opportunities for motivated individuals to contribute to the success of the strategic HR roadmap.

Main Responsibilities: The scope of work covers below main activities Business Intelligence and analytics

• Maintain standardized PeopleAnalytics dashboards, metrics, KPIs and reports using Power BI and PeopleSoft queries.
• Provide summary level and detailed reports incrementally and on an ad-hoc basis; examples include overtime reports, time-off management, headcount reports, payroll reports
• Support the day-to-day HR Analytic needs for our stakeholders
• Implement best in class data processes, data management and data quality controls.
• Use data as a driver to provide the business with insights
• Identify and use multiple data sources, analyze and present results interpret data and derives significant patterns or points of attention, provide recommendations and insight based on key trends and knowledge of business challenges.
• Train and coach HR teams on how to interpret data and metrics and make the best use of the reports and dashboards
• Demonstrate a continuous learning curve and open mind-set to bring in innovative ideas.

HRIS Data Role

• Manage the day-to-day data configuration needs
• Provide adhoc customer support for stakeholder s data needs
• Partner with IT teams to provide HR functional support
• Perform business analysis (for PeopleSoft) while working with clients to collect business requirements, understand the needs and constructively challenge priorities, assess the best fit into the planning and efficient phasing of the development of the functionalities
  • Act as a liaison between IT, end-users, and project team members, utilizing both HR process knowledge and HRIS systems capabilities
• Comprehensive assessment of business needs to build a precise understanding of requirements and translate into functional specifications
• Project contribution at all stages of development (analysis, design, implementation and testing).
• Keep track of the pipeline confirmed priorities, ensure that system modules are developed, reviewed, thoroughly tested, and implemented as per user requirements.

Database Management/HR Workflow

• Enhance HR Systems to provide employee information to external environments as required by the business
• Provide technical support to Human Resources staff and end users of HR developed applications
• Participate in auditing and maintenance of employee records, including HR status updates, terminations, and new hires
• Prepare data uploads and assist with reconciling data between PeopleSoft and other internal compensation systems, including Payroll
• Help maintain HR and payroll data integrity in the systems by running queries, analyzing data, and creating and running various reconciliations
• Control data quality of information within HRIS systems; validate changes related to HRIS data
• Assist in administering various HRIS java systems
• Support the maintenance and development of various HR applications
• Maintains all HR tables necessary to administer the database

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or higher in Computer Science, HR, HRIS, Information Technology, Data Science, or similar field
• 7 overall experience with at least 4 years experience in analytics, business intelligence, HRIS, HR or similar roles.
• Strong stakeholder expectations, prioritization, presentation, timeline negotiation skills
• Experience with fostering strong working relationships with Sr managers and partners
• Experience in People Analytics
• Experience in building and managing data infrastructure
• Experience in data mining, text analytics, data collection strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to convey ideas and effective story-telling through data, reports and dashboards.
• Client-focused, ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with the respective HR and Business stakeholders;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with HRIS Systems (Peoplesoft, WorkDay HCM is an asset but not mandatory as training can be provided)
• Outstanding operational and organizational skills in addition to detailed oriented work
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Self-starter, proactive in seeking information and approaching business problems with creativity
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Experience working in a large, complex organization is an advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with PowerBi
• Experience with data sources and reporting tools; HCM PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Queries
• Coding knowledge and experience in several languages: for example, R, Python, Java, MS Excel/VBA, , etc.
• Experience with database programming languages including SQL
• Knowledge of Business Objects
• Experience in one or more of the ETL platforms such as KNIME

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of human connection, defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA , which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at:
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program to all eligible employees. Additionally, our employee discount program provides exclusive access to thousands of discounts on travel, entertainment, and more. SPECTRAFORCE offers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid vacation as required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other prohibited grounds as identified by provincial or territorial law. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position s starting pay is: $25.00/hr.

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