People & Culture Advisor (Analytics)

Are you a data analytics expert with an interest or experience in human resources metrics? We have an opportunity for a People & Culture Advisor to support our People Analytics team. This is an intermediate position that provides an excellent opportunity to build on your analytical and problem-solving skills in an active, large organization.

You'll be part of a central team that provides reporting and analysis on all areas of HR using identified data sets, including understanding the business questions of clients, identifying the right data to answer those questions, and analyzing that data to provide insight.

This opportunity is within our technical work stream, which focuses primarily on the development and maintenance of queries, datasets, and Power BI solutions. However, this position will also work cross-functionally as needed within our advisory work stream, which focuses primarily on consulting with our business clients and presenting insights and analyses. As such, this position requires both an advisory and a technical mindset.

How you'll make a difference: You'll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will primarily work from the WorkSafeBC Richmond office, with a minimum of one day per week on-site.

As a people & culture advisor within the technical work stream of the People Analytics team, you will:

• With direction from the manager of People Analytics, work with clients to identify reporting needs and provide needed analysis and reporting on an ongoing and ad hoc basis
• Use Microsoft Power BI to connect to our data warehouse and prepare reports and dashboards to answer client's business questions
• Use PeopleSoft Query to download required data sets and prepare reports using Power BI and/or Excel
• Partner with our information technology team to ensure new datasets are brought into the cloud data warehouse and new views and tables are built to enable effective and accurate analysis
• Maintain security access roles and technical documentation for all Power BI reports
• As our analytics practice matures in the future, collaborate with the advisory team in the development of predictive analytics and statistical models
• As required, this position will also take on advisory duties, which includes, but is not limited to:
• Identifying, developing, defining, and managing distribution of metrics, measures, and KPIs via annual and quarterly reports for all areas of People & Culture
• Providing insights and analyses for business client questions, in a way that visually communicates the story of what is happening

We're looking for someone who can:

• Work collaboratively with groups and other departments
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
• Take initiative
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

You also possess strong capabilities in:

• Results management: You are well-equipped to set goals and objectives, devise plans for achievement of goals, monitor progress, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
• Creative thinking: You can see new possibilities, find connections between disparate ideas, and reframe thinking about an issue; you are innovative and can use new ideas or perspectives to solve difficult problems.
• Customer service focus: You have a strong customer-service orientation founded on understanding the business needs and pressures of our clients, and the ability to proactively identify needs and take action to resolve issues.

Your background and experience

• A degree or a diploma in human resources, data science, computer science, business technology management, information systems, business analytics,, or a related discipline
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, Office, PowerPoint and Teams
• Intermediate skills in Excel (filtering, pivot tables, formulas including SUM, SUMIF, AVERAGE, VLOOKUP, IF, INDEX MATCH, etc.)
• Experience in a human resources role or a data analytics role, preferably in the public sector or a large, unionized setting
• Exposure to an HRIS system (PeopleSoft/Oracle preferred) and knowledge of HR metrics and reporting principles
• Good working knowledge of relational database concepts and best practices is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting software is required
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or similar SQL development environment is required
• Experience in SSRS, Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate, SPSS, Python, and R are all assets
• CPHR designation (or working towards completion) is an asset

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Salary $81,046 - $98,471/Annually

Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• 4 weeks of vacation
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Sick leave

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, they must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.