Analyst, HRis

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Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

**Who we need**

Reporting to the Manager of People Systems & Analytics, we are looking for an Analyst, HRIS (Dayforce). You will analyze workforce data, optimize HR systems, and develop data reporting processes, bridging the gap between HRIS technology and people processes. You will play a vital role in generating data-driven insights that will enhance the employee experience and support the company’s strategic goals.
- This hybrid role requires 2 days of on-site work each week, with Wednesdays as a mandatory in-office day._

**What’s in it for you**
- Impact and influence. _No other higher education institution in Canada operates on our scale. With an employee base of approximately 2000 staff and faculty and upwards of 15,000 students, with campuses in three provinces. This technical role is highly visible across the organization, leading complex projects, people analytics, and HRIS. You will influence every aspect of the People functions from hire to retire, generating reports and taking the results to the next level to drive data-driven insights for people leaders.
- Career Development._ We are disrupting traditional post-secondary education. Yorkville University and Toronto Film School are progressive, forward-thinking institutions. You will develop a competitive advantage working with the latest versions of modern tools in the HR technology landscape, and you will make a measurable difference in driving significant improvement in consistency and processes. It’s a platform for building new skills, gaining professional exposure, and being at the forefront of People Analytics and Optimization project management.

**As our new Analyst, HRIS (Dayforce), you will**:

- ** Leverage data effectively.** You will collect, clean, and analyze employee data, including demographics, recruitment, performance, engagement, retention, diversity, and compensation metrics. You will perform advanced statistical analyses to identify trends, correlations, and predictive factors related to workforce dynamics. You will develop, maintain, and deliver detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations on HR metrics, providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
- ** Support strategic direction.** You will provide data-driven recommendations to support workforce planning, talent management, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. You will collaborate with HR business partners and other departments to understand their analytical needs and deliver customized solutions. You will identify and propose opportunities for improving HR processes and outcomes through data insights.
- ** Manage the HRIS.** You will manage and maintain the administration of the HRIS (Dayforce) and the ATS, ensuring data integrity, security, and optimal performance. You will lead efforts to configure, update, and optimize HR systems to meet evolving People and business needs. You will partner with IT and HR teams to integrate data from multiple sources and maintain a comprehensive data warehouse. You will support and train HR staff and end-users on system features, reporting capabilities, and best practices. You will collaborate with IT and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve HRIS-related issues.
- ** Create and adhere to best practices.** You will develop and implement data governance practices, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of HR data across systems. You will implement data quality controls and audits to maintain high standards of data integrity within the HRIS. You will support the development of standardized reporting and data definitions to ensure consistency in HR metrics.
- ** Focus on process improvement.** You will identify opportunities for process enhancements to streamline HR operations through a systematic approach. You will implement changes with a strong emphasis on data quality and precision, developing and maintaining thorough documentation and standard operating procedures.
- ** Lead.** You will manage projects that intersect people analytics and HRIS, from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with university objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, finance, and academic department