HR Analyst

Saskatchewan Blue Cross®, one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, is currently recruiting for a full-time permanent _HR Analyst - Total Rewards_ to join our People & Culture team. This position offers the flexibility to be in-office or participate in hybrid options in our Saskatoon or Regina office locations.

**JOB FUNCTION**

**WHY CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS?**

We’re driven by a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness, and have a lot of exciting things ahead of us. We’re improving our members’ experiences through investment in our people, technology, services and products. When you join our team, you’re joining an organization where employees are valued, recognized for their contributions and empowered to make us stronger. The wellbeing of our employees, our members, our partners and our communities is at the heart of our operations.

Our industry is evolving fast, and so are we We’re looking for people who:

- Share our values
- Believe that creating great experiences is totally within their control
- Collaborate and always set others up for success
- Build positive relationships and an understanding of what people’s needs are
- See solutions and possibilities (not problems)
- Are simply outstanding at what they do

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Review, analyze and provide recommendations to compensation and total rewards programs, policies and systems to meet organizational objectives and needs
- Plan, prepare, facilitate and lead wellness activities, initiatives, programs and supports ensuring alignment with a holistic wellness focus
- Provide back-up support and coverage for the Payroll & Benefits Advisor as required and facilitate or support activities such as pre and post payroll activities and calculations
- Support the bi-weekly payroll cycle audit activities by validating and verifying entries prior to payroll issuance
- Prepare insights and analytics related to human resources metrics and measures
- Develop, customize and administer BI reports utilizing the HRIS system to support the department and/or business
- Participate in the maintenance and enhancement of the HRIS system and related processes including but not limited to administration, optimization, security, and troubleshooting
- Update and amend HRIS system configuration and/or act as a SME in the implementation of system enhancements as required to meet functional and business requirements and enhance system efficiency
- Provide guidance and direction to employees, team members and leaders on compensation, benefits and total rewards and wellness related matters to ensure programs and delivered efficiently and effectively
- Partner with other People & Culture teams on strategies, processes and program enhancements
- Lead projects to support the delivery and achievement of People & Culture’s strategic goals and initiatives
- Accurately process data in the HRIS for employee records and payroll processing (job changes, salary changes, re-organizations, banked overtime, etc.), with all changes completed within payroll schedule deadlines
- Maintain and update applicable processes, documentation and file maintenance
- Participate in cross-training related to payroll, benefits and pension administration to provide back-up support, auditing and coverage as required
- Other related projects and duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. Human Resources, Business), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required
- Previous experience working with an HRIS and/or payroll system and previous payroll administration knowledge is desirable
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 with advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel and the ability to understand and easily learn new systems
- Strong analytical and data mining capabilities
- An eye for detail, accuracy and analytics and energized by solving complex problems, identifying trends and patterns and developing fact-based solutions
- Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Ability to deliver high quality work with multiple deadlines
- Works collaboratively by building and maintaining positive working relationships with team members across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including thorough knowledge of business, proficiency with the English language, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic
- Ability to remain calm, think clearly and logically and respond appropriately in sensitive or complex situations
- Competence to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy and ensure confidentiality
- Legally entitled to work in Canada on an unrestricted basis
- Criminal Record and background check satisfactory to Saskatchewan Blue Cross

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