HR Business Analyst, Reporting & Analytics
Job Summary
The HR Business Analyst Reporting & Analytics plays a key role in advancing SAITs 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 onoptimizingHR 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.
Position Summary
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gathervalidate andprioritizerequirements
- Partner with HR SMEs project teams and technical teams to define and deliver effective solutions
- Maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the delivery lifecycle
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Map current and future state processes including gap analyses
- Identifyopportunities to improve efficiency consistency and user experience across HR processes
- Document business processes system requirements and release updates
HR Systems & Solution Delivery
- Support the configuration enhancement and optimization of HR systems and tools
- Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to ensure quality solution delivery
- Identifyrisks related to systems processes or data and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support initiatives across the full project lifecycle (analysis through implementation including testing phases)
Data Reporting & Insights
- Extractanalyze and interpret HR and operational data toidentifytrends and insights
- Develop dashboards reports andvisualizationsusing tools such asArgosandPowerBI
- Support data governance practices by improving data quality consistency and integrity
Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution
- 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
What you bring
- 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 toanalyzedata and translate business needs into system and reporting solutions
- Experience developing dashboards usingArgosTableau Power BIorsimilar 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 Have:
- Exposure to system integrations across HR platforms
- Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery approaches
- Business Analysis certification (e.g. CBAP)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.