Job Description

OUR COMPANY BACKGROUND & CULTURE UPP is a ground-breaking jointly sponsored pension plan tailored by and for Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s university sector. Today, we manage $11.8 billion in pension assets and proudly serve over 37,000 working and retired members across four universities and 12 university-sector affiliated organizations. Our commitment is to protect the security and sustainability of our members\xe2\x80\x99 pensions while delivering service excellence to our members and employers. UPP is a sector-wide plan designed for growth - our doors are open to all Ontario universities.
Our people are the heart of our organization. Together, we are creating a purpose-driven and inclusive workplace focused on a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and respect \xe2\x80\x94 for one another and the world around us. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for passionate individuals seeking a rewarding career and opportunities to build and shape an exciting new organization with a clear mission, and who share our core values of integrity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and impact.
THE ROLE As part of a growing and dynamic People team, the Analyst, Data & HRIS Service Excellence will play a key role in maximizing technological capabilities within the People department and provide value-added support by leveraging data and insights to support the various People Centres of Excellence (COEs). Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Effectiveness & Total Rewards, the Analyst, Data & HRIS Service Excellence will be responsible for providing high-quality analytical support, process optimization and expertise to the People COEs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven analyst with a keen eye for detail to join a team of high performing professionals and make a significant impact.
This role is based in downtown Toronto under a hybrid work policy, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely and in-office (approximately two days per week in-office).
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess, research, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data and stakeholder needs.
• Run queries, build assumptions, perform statistical and predictive analysis, and build comprehensive reporting packages to present insights and recommendations to People Team Leadership
• Design and create dashboards to visualize People data, including but not limited to insights and trends in the areas of Total Rewards, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation (EDI & Reconciliation), Talent Acquisition, and Culture & Engagement
• Develop and continuously improve analytical models to assess the performance of People programs.
• Identify gaps and implement innovative technological and analytical solutions to increase the efficiency, integrity, and accuracy of HRIS reporting.
• Plan, conceptualize, and design compelling and impactful graphics, charts, report templates, and presentation decks to strengthen the People team\xe2\x80\x99s messaging.
• Ensure accuracy and precision of formatted materials such as reports, presentation decks, and templates
• Collaborate with cross-functional People teams to provide analytical guidance and support for various initiatives and ad-hoc projects, as required.
• Optimize HRIS processes by supporting the Manager, Organizational Effectiveness & Total Rewards with regular HRIS maintenance and testing for upgrades and enhancements.
• Support with other projects and ad-hoc analysis as required.

• Undergraduate degree / College diploma, preferably in quantitative field of study (e.g., Analytics, Statistics, Math, etc.)
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong MS Excel skills and a high level of analytical capabilities, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work under pressure and manage projects with multiple or competing deadlines.
• Proven ability to communicate and synthesize medium to complex ideas or large amounts of data into simple and concise presentations and reports.
• Strong work ethic, team player with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong understating of data modelling methodologies and best practices for data visualization techniques
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is considered a strong asset.
• Programming skills (e.g., VBA, Python, etc.) are a preference.

• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to design, execute, and improve repeatable processes.
• Independent problem solver
• Ability to organize and drive results from multi-layer matrix stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong statistical, analytical, and quantitative skills
• A nimble, resourceful team player who takes ownership of their work thrives in a start-up environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet high performance standards and maintain a calm, pleasant demeanor in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  

• Adaptable
• Self-driven
• Humility
• Strong work ethic
• Passion for learning
• Empathetic
• Collaborative
• Authentic
• Personable
• Confident
• Pro-active problem solver
• Ownership mindset