HR Analyst

at  Universal Group

Are you a dynamic and data-driven analyst with a keen eye for metrics and trends? Are you passionate about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?
The Universal Group, recognized as one of Canada’s best-managed companies in 2023, has an exciting opportunity for a HR Analyst to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director- Human Resources, the HR Analyst is responsible for collecting, compiling, and analyzing HR data, metrics, and statistics to provide valuable insights and recommendations related to recruitment, retention, and legal compliance. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining data integrity within HR service functions.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification in HR analytics or HRIS management is a plus.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in analytics, HRIS management, or a related field.
Experience with HRIS systems, including system configuration and reporting functionalities.
Understanding of HR processes and best practices, including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
Familiarity with HR compliance requirements and regulations.
Why Universal Group?
The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.
The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.
The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.
For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile!
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
Apply today; we can’t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

Data Collection and Analysis
Collect and compile HR metrics and data from various sources, including HRIS, payroll records, surveys, exit interviews, government labor statistics, and competitor practices.
Analyze data and statistics to identify trends and patterns related to recruitment, retention, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Create and maintain companywide people related KPIs on various dashboards and support data analysis as required.
Reporting and Recommendations
Prepare reports summarizing data results and present findings to business leadership.
Identify and recommend short-term and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
Make data-driven recommendations for policies and activities aimed at improving organizational culture, attracting qualified candidates, motivating and retaining employees, addressing staffing issues, and ensuring legal compliance.
Develop standard and ad hoc reports, tools, models, templates, dashboards, scorecards, and metrics.
Data Integrity and Compliance
Maintains the integrity and credibility of data sets through routine audits.
Conduct audits of core data practices and procedures to maintain data accuracy.
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
HRIS Management
Serve as the super user for HRIS, including producing central training/support materials, providing training to other HRIS users, and managing enhancement/change requests.
Intake requests for changes to the system and coordinate with IT or vendors to implement changes.
Collaborate on systems change management with requesters, process owners, and the HR team.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve data accuracy and efficiency within the HRIS.