People Analytics Specialist

Job Posting:
**_ RDJ Bakeries_**_ is a _well-established leader in the cracker manufacturing industry, recognized across Canada and globally for our exceptional quality products. Our diverse team reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and our shared passion for excellence and innovation drives everything we do—from our state-of-the-art production processes to our collaborative culture.

**Job purpose**

The People Analytics Specialist is responsible for leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making within the Human Resources team. This role focuses on creating and maintaining insightful dashboards, reports, and analytics to support workforce planning, employee engagement, talent management, and overall HR effectiveness. Expertise in Power BI, Excel, and other data visualization tools is essential for success in this role.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

- Develop, maintain, and optimize HR dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel to provide insights into key HR metrics.
- Analyze workforce trends, such as turnover, hiring, engagement, and productivity, to support data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with HR leadership to design metrics and KPIs that align with organizational goals.
- Build interactive dashboards that allow stakeholders to drill down into data and uncover actionable insights.
- Ensure dashboards are user-friendly, visually appealing, and tailored to the needs of diverse audiences.
- Gather, clean, and validate HR data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Partner with IT or HRIS teams to streamline data collection processes and integrate data sources for more comprehensive analysis.
- Work closely with HR business partners, recruiters, and leadership to understand their data needs and translate them into actionable insights.
- Provide recommendations based on analytics to improve HR practices and strategies, including diversity and inclusion, employee retention, and workforce planning.
- Train HR team members on using dashboards and interpreting data insights
- Perform other assigned duties
- Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in HR analytics, data analysis, or a similar role.
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI and Excel (including advanced formulas and VBA).
- Experience with HRIS systems and data visualization tools.
- Strong understanding of database management and integration of data sources.
- Ability to interpret complex data and present it in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to analysis.
- Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams

**What’s in it for you?**

At **RDJ Bakeries**, we truly care about our employees and are committed to their well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

- Prescription/Drug Coverage
- Extended Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time

Additional perks to support your work-life balance and personal development:

- Work Life Balance
- PTO to Commemorate Your Work Anniversary
- Employee Engagement Events
- Recognition Programs & Employee Awards
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance
- Free ESL Classes
- Onsite Gym
- And Much More: Explore additional benefits designed to enhance your experience and support your career growth.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), RDJ Bakeries LTD will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act._**

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