HR Business Analyst, Reporting & Analytics
About The Position
The HR Business Analyst, Reporting & Analytics plays a key role in advancing SAIT’s HR systems, reporting, and data analytics capabilities. This position partners closely with HR, IT, and institutional stakeholders to translate business needs into effective solutions that improve processes, enhance data quality, and enable informed decision-making across the employee lifecycle. The role combines business analysis, process improvement, and data analysis, with a strong focus on optimizing HR systems, strengthening reporting and insights, and supporting continuous improvement across HR operations. The ideal candidate brings experience in HR technology, strong analytical capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders and drive meaningful change.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within HR, analytics, or enterprise systems
- Strong understanding of HR processes (e.g., onboarding, employee lifecycle, case management)
- Experience working with HR systems such as Banner, Cornerstone, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate business needs into system and reporting solutions
- Experience developing dashboards using Argos, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
- Experience supporting projects through the full project lifecycle
- Strong analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Understanding of data governance, privacy, and security considerations in HR environments
Nice To Haves
- SQL reporting experience
- Exposure to system integrations across HR platforms
- Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery approaches
- Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP)
Responsibilities
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather, validate, and prioritize requirements
- Partner with HR SMEs, project teams, and technical teams to define and deliver effective solutions
- Maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Map current and future state processes, including gap analyses
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and user experience across HR processes
- Document business processes, system requirements, and release updates
- Support the configuration, enhancement, and optimization of HR systems and tools
- Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to ensure quality solution delivery
- Identify risks related to systems, processes, or data, and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support initiatives across the full project lifecycle (analysis through implementation, including testing phases)
- Extract, analyze, and interpret HR and operational data to identify trends and insights
- Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Argos and Power BI
- Support data governance practices by improving data quality, consistency, and integrity
- Contribute to the evolution of business analysis standards, procedures, and practices
- Lead or support initiatives that enhance HR operations, reporting, and system capability
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and engaged team environment
Benefits
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
