People & Culture Specialist

Overview

Are you a data analytics expert with experience in human resources metrics? We have two opportunities for People & Culture Specialists within our People & Culture Analytics and Reporting (PCAR) team. These roles provide 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.

One position focuses primarily on providing advisory services, consulting with business clients, and presenting insights and analysis on various topics, while the other is primarily technical, focused on developing and maintaining queries, datasets, and Power BI solutions. However, both positions require both an advisory and a technical mindset and will work cross-functionally.

How you'll make a difference: You'll turn data into knowledge that benefits workers and employers across B.C.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll work primarily from your home in B.C. as well as in our Richmond office.

What you'll do

• With direction from the Manager of People & Culture Analytics and Reporting, you will work with clients to understand their needs and provide complex reporting and analysis on an ongoing and ad-hoc basis
• The advisory-focused position will primarily:
  • Identify, develop, define, and manage distribution of metrics, measures, and KPIs via annual and quarterly reports for all areas of People & Culture
  • Provide insights and analysis for business client questions, in a way that visually communicates the story of what is happening
  • As our analytics practice matures in the future, collaborate with the technical team in the development of predictive analytics and statistical models
• The technical-focused position will primarily:
  • Use Microsoft Power BI to connect to our data warehouse and prepare reports and dashboards based on established priority
  • 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 data sets 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, the advisory-focused position will take on technical duties, while the technical-focused position will take on advisory duties.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Collaborate with groups and other departments
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Demonstrate strong 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
• At least 5 years of experience in a human resources role, including at least 3 years of experience in a data analytics role, preferably in the public sector or a large unionized setting
• 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.)
• Exposure to an HRIS system (PeopleSoft/Oracle preferred) and knowledge of HR metrics and reporting principles
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or similar SQL development environment is required
• CHRP/CPHR designation (or working towards completion) is an asset
• Intermediate skills in Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting software is an asset
• Good working knowledge of relational database concepts and best practices is an asset
• Experience in SSRS, Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate, SPSS, Python, and R are all assets

We'll consider equivalent combinations 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

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

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 .

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:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $92,918 - $112,895 annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, 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.