Human Resources Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation Lead

The Human Resources (HR) Data Analytics & Digital Transformation Lead will play a key role in modernizing the HR function by strengthening people analytics workforce insights automation data governance and digital innovation capability. The role will move HR from primarily producing reports and administering systems to proactively generating insight improving decision-making optimizing processes and enabling the business to anticipate future workforce needs

• People Analytics & Workforce Insights: Develop the HR analytics capability by moving beyond data extraction and reporting to identify workforce trends risks opportunities and predictive insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Power BI & Data Visualization: Design develop and maintain dynamic dashboards meaningful visualizations and self-service reporting tools that enable leaders and stakeholders to access timely accurate and actionable people data.
• Automation & Process Optimization: Identify prioritize and deliver opportunities to automate repetitive HR activities streamline workflows improve process efficiency and reduce manual effort across HR services.
• AI & Digital Innovation: Explore assess and support the responsible deployment of AI-enabled HR solutions Copilot capabilities intelligent automation and emerging technologies that improve HR service delivery and employee experience.
• Data Governance & Architecture: Strengthen HR data governance by improving data standards integration quality controls reporting architecture and enterprise-wide data management practices.
• Product Ownership & Technology Strategy: Contribute to the HR technology roadmap by managing digital products prioritizing enhancements measuring benefits realization and ensuring systems continue to meet evolving business needs.
• Strategic Business Partnering & Consulting: Partner proactively with HR IT business leaders and external vendors to understand workforce challenges identify technology-enabled solutions and advise on future-state operating models.
• Change & Transformation: Support digital transformation by developing adoption strategies embedding new ways of working enabling users and ensuring changes are sustained at scale

Qualifications :

• Strong experience in HR systems people analytics workforce reporting data visualisation or digital HR transformation.
• Practical experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools to develop dashboards analyse trends and communicate insight clearly.
• Ability to translate complex HR data into meaningful business narratives recommendations and evidence-based actions.
• Good understanding of HR processes employee lifecycle data workforce planning talent acquisition talent management and HR operations.
• Experience identifying and delivering automation process improvement or workflow redesign opportunities.
• Knowledge of data governance principles data quality management reporting standards and system integration considerations.
• Awareness of responsible AI principles including ethical use human oversight data protection bias mitigation and compliance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with HR IT business leaders vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities deliver improvements through structured planning and contribute to longer-term technology roadmaps.
• Excellent communication consulting and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and recommend practical solutions.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. 

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and curious with a strong interest in using data to solve business problems.
• Innovative and forward-thinking with a practical approach to applying technology AI and automation in HR.
• Collaborative and consultative able to build trusted relationships and work across functional boundaries.
• Change-oriented comfortable challenging current processes and supporting others to adopt new ways of working.
• Detail-focused with a strong commitment to data accuracy integrity compliance and continuous improvement.
• Committed to mentoring and developing team members to broaden capability strengthen knowledge sharing and enhance overall team effectiveness.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information :

The hiring range for this position is $105k- $ goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications including:

• Relevant experience
• Technical and non-technical skills
• Education and certifications

Benefits
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada youll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost) including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance and 24/7 virtual care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) onsite fitness facilities and employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months RRSP access from day one and financial planning support.
• Flexible time off including vacation holidays parental leaves with top-up options sick leave and disability programs.
• Career development through learning platforms educational assistance mentoring and reimbursement of professional memberships.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts free onsite parking social clubs and an annual scholarship program for employees children.

Why join us

• Purposeful Innovation: Youll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. Youll apply advanced thinking design expertise and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. Youll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity new ideas and modern solutions.
• Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives experiences and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite overcome challenges and deliver the world-class quality were known for. Here we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued respected and empowered.
• Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support professional certifications and continuous training youll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas broaden your skillset and expand your network. Youll be working on high-profile impactful projects that challenge your skills expand your expertise and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.

Accommodation 
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Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time