About the role
The Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care has an opportunity for a
HR Data Analyst (3 month contract)
Position Type: Temporary Contract (3 Months)
Shift Type: Days, Hybrid
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70hrs, 7hrs/shift
Posting Number: 9377
Union: Non-Union
Date Posted: October 22, 2025
Job Summary
The HR Data Analyst is a temporary role that has been created to support the HR department’s strategic capabilities through in-depth data analysis and workforce planning. This role focuses primarily on data mining, identifying gaps in records, data accuracy audits of historical data, analyzing and interpreting workforce data to support strategic planning, improve organizational development, and optimize workforce strategies.
The position aims to provide support to the Data Analytics team in building templates using current technology and informatics to measure KPIs with the HR functions such as employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and organizational development until the organization implements a HCM system that supports these capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of Current and Ongoing Reporting Templates
o Assist the Manager, HR Analytics & Workforce Planning to establish reporting templates to monitor and improve data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency for ongoing reports.
o Work with Manager, HR Analytics & Workforce Planning to identify opportunities to optimize current reporting structures and promote self-service analytics.
o Review current reports and automate manual data entry processes wherever possible using macros and algorithms that improve efficiency and data accuracy.
- Future Reporting and Analytics for 2026 and beyond
o Assist the Manager, HR Analytics & Workforce Planning in meeting the following deliverables:
o Design and create Power BI dashboards, executive presentations, and ad-hoc reports, providing insights on key HR metrics. Ensure the delivery of predictive analytics and actionable recommendations to drive data-driven decisions across the organization.
o Conduct in-depth analyses of HR data to identify trends, anomalies, and forecasts
o Translate complex data insights into recommendations that influence talent management, workforce planning, and strategic decision-making. across the organization.
Skills and Experience
o Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., data management, information technology, data analytics, business analytics, informatics).
o Advanced certification in data analysis or HR analytics (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is preferred.
o Proficiency in data manipulation languages like SQL
o Familiarity with data cleansing tools and platforms
o Programming skills (Python, R) can be beneficial.
o Working knowledge of cloud computing platforms. MS Azure preferred (Microsoft Synapse, Azure Data factory, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Tableau)
o Expert in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
o Analytical skills: Ability to identify data quality issues and develop solutions to address them
o Attention to detail: High accuracy in identifying and correcting data errors
o Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex data quality issues
o Communication skills: Effectively communicating data quality findings to stakeholders
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.
Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.
Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.
All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.
About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.
About the role
The Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care has an opportunity for a
HR Data Analyst (3 month contract)
Position Type: Temporary Contract (3 Months)
Shift Type: Days, Hybrid
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70hrs, 7hrs/shift
Posting Number: 9377
Union: Non-Union
Date Posted: October 22, 2025
Job Summary
The HR Data Analyst is a temporary role that has been created to support the HR department’s strategic capabilities through in-depth data analysis and workforce planning. This role focuses primarily on data mining, identifying gaps in records, data accuracy audits of historical data, analyzing and interpreting workforce data to support strategic planning, improve organizational development, and optimize workforce strategies.
The position aims to provide support to the Data Analytics team in building templates using current technology and informatics to measure KPIs with the HR functions such as employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and organizational development until the organization implements a HCM system that supports these capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of Current and Ongoing Reporting Templates
o Assist the Manager, HR Analytics & Workforce Planning to establish reporting templates to monitor and improve data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency for ongoing reports.
o Work with Manager, HR Analytics & Workforce Planning to identify opportunities to optimize current reporting structures and promote self-service analytics.
o Review current reports and automate manual data entry processes wherever possible using macros and algorithms that improve efficiency and data accuracy.
- Future Reporting and Analytics for 2026 and beyond
o Assist the Manager, HR Analytics & Workforce Planning in meeting the following deliverables:
o Design and create Power BI dashboards, executive presentations, and ad-hoc reports, providing insights on key HR metrics. Ensure the delivery of predictive analytics and actionable recommendations to drive data-driven decisions across the organization.
o Conduct in-depth analyses of HR data to identify trends, anomalies, and forecasts
o Translate complex data insights into recommendations that influence talent management, workforce planning, and strategic decision-making. across the organization.
Skills and Experience
o Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., data management, information technology, data analytics, business analytics, informatics).
o Advanced certification in data analysis or HR analytics (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is preferred.
o Proficiency in data manipulation languages like SQL
o Familiarity with data cleansing tools and platforms
o Programming skills (Python, R) can be beneficial.
o Working knowledge of cloud computing platforms. MS Azure preferred (Microsoft Synapse, Azure Data factory, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Tableau)
o Expert in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
o Analytical skills: Ability to identify data quality issues and develop solutions to address them
o Attention to detail: High accuracy in identifying and correcting data errors
o Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex data quality issues
o Communication skills: Effectively communicating data quality findings to stakeholders
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.
Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.
Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.
All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.
About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.